Below are archives of the CSAC Press Releases. Media inquiries
can be directed to Kanisha Golden, Communications Manager, at
(916) 650-8119 or kgolden@counties.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500 ext. 516
SACRAMENTO – A coalition of county leaders from the
California State Association of Counties (CSAC), California
Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors (CACTTC), the
Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and the Urban
Counties of California (UCC) issue the following statement
regarding the
Executive Order waiving property tax penalties related to
COVID-19 hardships.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500 ext. 516
SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
issues the following reaction to Governor Newsom’s COVID-19
announcement. All statements can be attributed to Graham Knaus,
CSAC Executive Director.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-650-8119; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
issues the following statement regarding the ongoing negotiations
in Washington, D.C. about the interim emergency coronavirus
relief package, or the COVID-19 3.5 supplemental package.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
and the California Association of County Treasurers and Tax
Collectors issue the following statement regarding the COVID-19
crisis and the April 10th property tax deadline.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
issues the following reaction to the Governor Newsom’s second
State of the State Address.
There is no greater priority for California at this time than
addressing homelessness. California Counties appreciate that
Governor Gavin Newsom’s second State of the State address focused
on homelessness. California counties are ready to make
substantial and sustainable progress on this critical issue.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO – California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
issues the following reaction to the Interim Report from the
Governor’s Council of Regional Homeless Advisors.
Counties are the service providers in our communities and will
continue to lead to tackle the crisis of our time, homelessness.
The state, counties, and cities have made strides but more is
needed to build on the existing system. We all have a stake and
responsibility; and solutions must balance responsibilities
with the resources, authority, and accountability to ensure
success.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO – California’s Counties support Governor Gavin
Newsom’s $222.2 billion budget proposal, especially the
significant investments in areas of key county priorities:
homelessness, healthcare, wildfire preparedness and resiliency,
and criminal justice.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO –California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
issues the following reaction to Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget
proposal related to homelessness.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager
916-327-7500, ext. 516; email: sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO –The California State Association of Counties® (CSAC),
the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, elected
its officers for 2020 at its 125th Annual Meeting in
San Francisco City/County. The new officers were officially
installed Thursday evening.
Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Manager, 916-327-7500,
ext 516
SACRAMENTO – With two major fires burning in California, CSAC
commends the work of California’s Office of Emergency Services,
CalFire and local first responders to protect our most precious
resource, our citizens. In light of these active wildfire events,
and as part of
ongoing advocacy to support safer, improved Public Safety
Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, the California State Association of
Counties responds to the Administration’s release of funding for
counties.
Contact: David Liebler, Director of Public Affairs &
Member Services, 916-327-7500, ext 530
The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) has announced
the recipients of its 2019 Challenge
Awards spotlighting the most innovative programs developed
and implemented by California Counties.
SACRAMENTO – Harnessing nearly four years of research
and successful advocacy, the California State Association of
Counties (CSAC) announces its Homelessness Action Team to serve
as a working group to complement the efforts of Governor Newsom’s
Administration and fill any gaps as a county-level platform for
engaging with the Governor’s Statewide Homeless and Supportive
Housing Advisory Task Force.
Contact: Sara Floor, 916.926.8769, sfloor@counties.org
SACRAMENTO – The following statement was made by California
State Association of Counties (CSAC) Executive Director Graham
Knaus regarding homelessness funding and housing penalties in the
2019-2020 budget.
