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Jessica Sankus
Contact
jsankus@counties.org
Biography
Jessica is the Principal Fiscal and Policy Analyst with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), where she provides analysis on issues affecting California local government finance and emerging issues. Jessica leads CSAC’s initiatives related to state mandates, state budget advocacy, and manages long-term research projects across many policy areas.

Relevant News

Throughout the 2026 Legislative Session, CSAC has kept you informed about key legislative developments. With

Signed, Sealed… Reimbursed? Become a Mandate Detective!
October 8, 2026
Newly Chaptered Legislation: What might be eligible for reimbursement from the state? As reported by CSAC

Roundup: Latest Actions from the Commission on State Mandates and What It Means for Counties
October 8, 2026
This week’s update includes a snapshot of the agenda for the Commission’s next public hearing