CSAC Press Releases

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Press Releases

August 2, 2012

Below are archives of the CSAC Press Releases. Media inquiries can be directed to Sara Floor, Communications Manager, at (916) 650-8119, email: sfloor@counties.org; or Jenny Tan, Senior Manager of Public Affairs & Member Services, at (916) 650-8105, email: jtan@counties.org.

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CSAC Applauds Broadband Bill Signing By Governor Newsom

October 8, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email:sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO–California State Association of Counties, the voice of California’s 58 Counties, reacts to Governor Newsom signing broadband legislation.

California’s Counties applaud Governor Newsom, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, and Senator Lena Gonzalez for working together to seize the moment and answer the call to increase broadband access and affordability this legislative session. AB 14 (Aguiar-Curry) and SB 4 (Gonzalez), which were signed today, join SB 156 in a series of legislative victories including historic broadband infrastructure funding to close the digital divide in California.

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CSAC Applauds Federal Government’s Extension of 100% Reimbursement of Project Roomkey

August 18, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jenny Tan, Senior Manager of Public Affairs and Member Services

Phone: (916) 591-5308; Email: jtan@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) applauds the federal government’s decision to extend their 100% reimbursement of Project Roomkey through the end of 2021.

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CSAC Appoints Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez as New Deputy Executive Director

August 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jenny Tan, Senior Manager of Public Affairs and Member Services

916-650-8105; email: jtan@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez as the Association’s new Deputy Executive Director for Legislative Affairs. Her first day at CSAC is September 22.

“I am honored to join the exceptional CSAC team, and to use my skills and experience to advocate for our counties and to further elevate their voice,” said Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez.

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New Report: Federal, State and Local Transportation Infrastructure Spending Creates $200 Billion in Economic Benefits and Supports 700,000 Jobs in California Every Year
New, Searchable Database Shows the Economic Benefits of Government Infrastructure Funding for Every California County

July 27, 2021

For .PDF version, click here.

For Immediate Release: July 27, 2021

Contact: Kathy Fairbanks (916) 813-1010
Kelsey McCauley (916) 532-0194

Sacramento, CA – A first-of-its-kind report released today finds that upcoming spending on federal, state and local infrastructure will generate nearly $200 billion in economic activity in California annually over the next decade and will support 700,000 jobs per year.

According to the report, in the next 10 years government investments in California’s transportation infrastructure will grow from $40.4 billion in 2021 to $52.6 billion in 2030. This equates to a return of $4.30 in economic activity for every $1 spent on the transportation system. Every $1 billion spent supports over 15,000 jobs throughout the economy.

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CSAC Responds to the Opioid Settlement

July 21, 2021

July 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – California Counties applaud the $26 billion national opioid settlement with major drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson announced today, though more work needs to be done before funds are distributed in California. The settlement comes at a critical time to address the addiction and prevention needs of residents, as drug overdose deaths in the U.S. rose nearly 30 percent in 2020, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control.

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Statewide Coalition Applauds Historic Broadband Investment

July 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – In a significant victory for counties, coalition allies and all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 156 into law, providing a historic $6 billion investment in broadband infrastructure. A cross-sector coalition representing local government, schools, hospitals, economic development organizations and more worked for months to support the package, the most significant investment in public broadband infrastructure in the country.

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California Has a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Close the Digital Divide
Local & State Leaders from Across California Call for Immediate Approval of Governor Newsom’s $7 Billion Broadband Infrastructure Plan

June 15, 2021

Contact: Beth Willon – (408) 660-5174
Communications Director for Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez

Sara Floor – (916) 926-8769
Communications Manager California State Association of Counties

Click here to watch a recording of the news conference and here for a text transcript.

While California ended most restrictions related to COVID-19 today, the state still must deal with the effects of the pandemic, particularly the inequities it exposed, including the digital divide. The Public Utilities Commission estimates that 2.3 million Californians have no broadband access at modern speeds, with low-income, Latino, Black, Indigenous, and rural Californians left disproportionately unconnected.

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Now Is NOT the Time to Kick Broadband Investments Down the Line
Opposition from Incumbent Providers Value Profits Over People

May 26, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications manager (916) 926-8769

SACRAMENTO, CA— A broad coalition of education, health, government, and equity organizations shares the following response to the effort to divert and delay Governor Newsom’s $7 billion broadband budget package from the final state budget in June.

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California Counties Applaud Governor Newsom for Seizing Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Enact Transformative Change in California
May Budget Revision Investments Reflect the Critical Role Counties Play in Providing Essential Services to Communities

May 14, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
sfloor@counties.org, (916) 926-8769

SACRAMENTO – CSAC commends Governor Newsom’s bold action and historic investments in County priorities— broadband access, homelessness and housing, disaster and drought resilience and recovery, and more— in the May Budget Revision will enhance the quality of life in our communities, and accelerate and sustain economic recovery for years to come.

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Statewide Coalition Celebrates $7 Billion Broadband Funding Proposal
Bold Broadband Investment Will Improve Health, Equity, Education and Economy

May 14, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
sfloor@counties.org (916) 926-8769

SACRAMENTO – A cross-sector coalition representing education, health, local government and economic policy organizations deeply appreciates Governor Newsom’s proposed $7 billion investment in broadband infrastructure and services to close the digital divide. This historic, three-year commitment will help ensure equitable access to public health, public safety, education, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities across California, regardless of geography or population.

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Statewide Coalition Calls for $8 Billion in Immediate Funding to Help Close Digital Divide
Bold Broadband Investment Will Improve Health, Equity, Education and Economy

March 30, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Bachez, Chief Governmental Relations Officer, CASBO
sbachez@casbo.org (323) 702-6829

SACRAMENTO – A cross-sector coalition urges Governor Gavin Newsom to connect Californians with a one-time, $8 billion investment in high speed 100 Mbps broadband infrastructure and programs. The broad-based group representing education, health, local government and economic policy organizations believe bold investment in broadband infrastructure and support services is critical to improving health, equity, education and the economy statewide now and for years to come.

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City of Santa Rosa Claims Top Honors in 2021 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards
County of Placer, Cities of Oakland and Santa Clarita, Also Recognized

March 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kayla Woods, Corporate Communications Manager, League of California Cities, (530) 844-1744, kwoods@cacities.org

Sara Floor, Communications Manager, California State Association of Counties, (916) 926-8769, sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The League of California Cities (Cal Cities), County Engineers Association of California (CEAC) and California State Association of Counties® (CSAC) are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads (LSR) Project Awards. Counties and cities throughout California were recognized for creative and cost-effective projects that improve local streets, roads, and bridges.

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CSAC Responds to Latest Vaccine Announcement

January 26, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, responds to the creation of a new Statewide Vaccine Delivery Network.

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CSAC Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 Budget Proposal

January 8, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, offers this response to the 2021-22 State Budget Proposal.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has engaged the county-state partnership like never before, California’s Counties support significant investments in key priority areas included in Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 Budget Proposal.

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CSAC Renames Educational Institute to Honor Dean William “Bill” Chiat

December 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO- The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors unanimously voted to rename the California Counties Foundation educational institute “The CSAC William ‘Bill’ Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government.” The name change was enacted during the Association’s Annual Meeting in November. CSAC governs and oversees the California Counties Foundation and its educational institute.

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CSAC Responds to Latest COVID-19 Regional Stay Home Order

December 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), which represents all 58 California Counties, issues the following reaction to the latest Regional Stay Home Order.

California is immersed in a critical stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Newsom’s new Regional Stay Home framework, based on adult ICU bed capacity, utilizes data and what we know about coronavirus transmission, but also leaves many questions unanswered for county-administered health departments, the public, and businesses required to implement the order with little notice and limited detail.

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California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly Honored with CSAC Distinguished Service Award

November 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – During the 126^th Annual Meeting of The California State Association of Counties® (CSAC), the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, Orange County Supervisor and CSAC President Lisa Bartlett presented California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly with the 2020 CSAC Distinguished Service Award. The CSAC Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals who have made significant public policy contributions in support of California Counties, and Secretary Ghaly has worked hand-in-hand with California Counties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Honored with CSAC President’s Award

November 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

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CSAC Elects Officers for 2021
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore Named CSAC President

November 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO –The California State Association of Counties® (CSAC), the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, elected its officers for 2020-21 at its 126th Annual Virtual Meeting. The new officers were officially installed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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CSAC Announces 2020 Challenge Award Recipients

November 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-926-8769; email: sfloor@counties.org

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) has announced the recipients of its 2020 Challenge Awards spotlighting the most innovative programs developed and implemented by California Counties.