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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 David Liebler, Director of Public Affairs & Member Services, at (916) 650-8105, email: dliebler@counties.org.

 

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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 126th 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 

SACRAMENTO – During the 126th 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 Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas with the CSAC President’s Award.

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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.

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Coalition of Counties and Cities Respond to AB 6, Opioid Litigation

August 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       

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

SACRAMENTO – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Urban Counties of California (UCC), Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and League of California Cities remain in opposition to AB 6 (Reyes), authorizing the Attorney General to enter into a settlement agreement with opioid manufacturers on the state’s behalf.

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County Coalition Responds to Legislation on Juvenile Justice Realignment

August 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       

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

SACRAMENTO – A coalition of California County Representatives respond to new developments in legislation related to Juvenile Justice.  

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CSAC Responds to New Blueprint for a Safer Economy

August 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following statement regarding the new framework for Counties related to sector reopening. 

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Counties Applaud Governor for Doubling Testing Capacity and Reducing Costs

August 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the County Health Executives Association of California and the Health Officers Association of California issue the following reaction to Governor Newsom’s announcement about expanded COVID-19 testing capacity.

California’s Counties applaud California Governor Newsom’s announcement today of the state’s  exclusive contract with PerkinElmer to provide up to 150,000 additional COVID-19 tests a day for a fraction of the current testing cost.

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Santa Barbara County Claims Top Honors in 2020 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards
Cities of Santa Cruz, Hayward and Santa Clarita, and Yuba County Also Recognized

July 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

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California State Association of Counties Applauds Passage of House Infrastructure Bill
Legislation Includes Important Wins for California’s Counties

July 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org

WASHINGTON, D.C. – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following statement regarding House passage of the Moving Forward Act.

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CSAC Applauds 2020-2021 Budget Signing
Urges Swift Distribution of Funds to Backfill Safety-Net Services, Boost Economic Recovery

June 29, 2020   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following reaction to Governor Newsom’s signing the 2020-2021 Budget Act into law.

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County Officials Urge Support for State Budget With at Least $1 Billion for Safety-Net System to Protect Most Vulnerable Californians

June 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    

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

 

SACRAMENTO – During a virtual press conference this morning, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis and Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore joined county human services, behavioral health, and public health officials from across California to urge support for county safety-net services funding in the 2020-2021 State budget. Selected comments from each participant follow:

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CSAC Urges $1 Billion Safety-Net Support In State Budget
Funding critical to preserve state safety-net and kick-start economic recovery

June 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following reaction regarding the State Legislature’s joint budget.

The California State Senate and Assembly are advancing the state budget process with a package that will preserve the county-administered safety net and kick-start the economy. The Legislature’s budget package includes $1 billion for safety-net services counties provide on behalf of the state. CSAC urges Governor Newsom and the Legislature to preserve this critical funding as budget negotiations continue ahead of the June 15 deadline.  Preserving the state safety net means preserving our communities. There is no economic recovery without a strong safety net. 

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CSAC Responds to Revised County Attestation Criteria as Progress Toward Vigilant Reopening of California

May 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following reaction to the revised County Attestation Criteria announced today that may allow more counties to accelerate within Stage 2 of Governor Newsom’s Resilience Roadmap. 

Every county across California has taken great strides to protect the health of its communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Two dozen rural and suburban Counties across Northern and Central California have submitted approved variances and are advancing faster than the rest of the state through Phase 2 of Governor Newsom’s Resilience Roadmap. CSAC appreciates the modified County attestation criteria announced today as it will allow the majority of California’s Counties to safely plan to reopen by securing variances in Stage 2 in the coming days and weeks.   

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CSAC Warns That Extraordinary Costs, Decimated Revenues May Result in Drastic Cuts to County Services Needed Most

May 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following reaction to Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision, projecting a deficit of $54.3 Billion. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the state in unchartered waters, shining a bright spotlight on the essential role counties play as an extension of state government, protecting public health, public safety and delivering safety-net services. It is clear that if additional Federal funding does not occur or funding is not reallocated for critical support services, California’s counties will be forced to make catastrophic cuts to the very services Californians need right now. 

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CSAC Reacts to State Senate Democratic Caucus Budget Proposal

May 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500 ext. 516

SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC) issues the following reaction to the State Senate Democratic Caucus Budget Proposal.

COVID-19 has plunged California into uncharted waters and our fiscal recovery will require new ways of thinking, governing and doing business. We appreciate the creativity showcased by Senate Democratic Caucus leaders in crafting a proposal featuring an attempt to stabilize communities and core safety net services while not hampering future recovery.

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