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Chastity Benson
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cbenson@counties.org
Biography
Chastity Benson serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), where she plays an integral role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and operational excellence. With a deep commitment to public service and local leadership, Chastity oversees internal operations, drives cross-functional initiatives, and ensures alignment across CSAC’s programs and priorities.
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H.R. 1 will cost California counties up to $9.5 billion a year
February 4, 2026
Sacramento, CA — California county leaders are releasing the full estimated annual cost of H.R.
State budget proposal jeopardizes years of progress on homelessness, warn local government officials and housing and homelessness advocates
February 3, 2026
Contact: Kayla Sherwood, League of California Cities, (530) 844-1744, ksherwood@calcities.org Ben Adler, California State Association of Counties, (916) 879-3979, badler@counties.org Jonathan Lopez, California Big City Mayors Coalition, (323) 215-6777, JoLopez2@riversideca.gov Alex Visotzky, Bring California Home Coalition, (202)
Stay Connected: Legislative Tracking Available on CSAC’s Website!
January 29, 2026
Don't have time to read the thousands of bills that are moving through the legislative process in 2026? Want to
Relevant News
H.R. 1 will cost California counties up to $9.5 billion a year
February 4, 2026
Sacramento, CA — California county leaders are releasing the full estimated annual cost of H.R.
Press Release
State budget proposal jeopardizes years of progress on homelessness, warn local government officials and housing and homelessness advocates
February 3, 2026
Contact: Kayla Sherwood, League of California Cities, (530) 844-1744, ksherwood@calcities.org Ben Adler, California State Association of Counties, (916) 879-3979, badler@counties.org Jonathan Lopez, California Big City Mayors Coalition, (323) 215-6777, JoLopez2@riversideca.gov Alex Visotzky, Bring California Home Coalition, (202)
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Press Release
Stay Connected: Legislative Tracking Available on CSAC’s Website!
January 29, 2026
Don't have time to read the thousands of bills that are moving through the legislative process in 2026? Want to
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