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Reaction to the January Budget Proposal from CSAC’s Executive Director Graham Knaus

Graham Knaus

On Monday, the January Budget Proposal for 2022-23 was released and Governor Newsom provided an overview of how the $286 billion Budget would be spent during a three-hour press conference.

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Webinar: Achieving Meaningful and Equitable Community Engagement Outcomes in Hybrid Environment

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, local governments throughout California have pivoted to online and hybrid public engagement approaches to address issues ranging from housing and budgeting to climate change and public safety. While many witnessed increased participation, the central question remains – how can public engagement help your agency build trust and develop equitable and sustainable public participation that meets your agency’s strategic goals in a hybrid or digital environment?

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Registration Now Open for ILG’s NEW Leadership Training

November 18, 2021

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ScholarShare 529 Offers A Present for the Future

November 18, 2021

The holidays are right around the corner and ScholarShare 529 is offering Californians a little present for investing in the future. For more than 20 years, ScholarShare 529 has helped California’s families save for college with flexible plans, tax-free growth, and even a matching grant program for eligible families. Funds can be used at any accredited university, college or
vocational school nationwide—and even many abroad.

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Registration Now Open for ILG’s Last TIERS Public Engagement Training of 2021

November 4, 2021

Are you getting the results you want from your public engagement efforts? Would you like to connect with other local government agencies tackling similar challenges? You are invited to join the ranks of California local government staff and elected officials trained in the TIERS Public Engagement Framework. This two-day TIERS training on Thursday and Friday, November 18 and 19 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm is offered by the Institute for Local Government, of which CSAC is a parent organization.

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Online Registration Ends Soon: 127th CSAC Annual Meeting

November 10, 2021

This Friday, November 12 at 11:59 p.m. is the online registration deadline for the 127th CSAC Annual Meeting, Lighthouse of Leadership. In order to provide the best registration experience, we strongly encourage participants to register online by Friday and provide advance vaccination verification. More details on COVID-19 requirements follow.

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CSAC Platinum Partner Spotlight: DRC Emergency Services

October 28, 2021

Counties impacted by the recent atmospheric river event may want to consider CSAC Platinum Partner, DRC Emergency Services as a storm emergency resource for your community. 

DRC is a national leader in natural disaster recovery. Their storm experts have assisted recovery efforts for Hurricanes Ike, Hugo, Katrina, Superstorm Sandy and others. DRC is currently engaged with more than 20 Parishes in Louisiana in recovering from Hurricane Ida. DRC’s storm response and recovery experience are deep and comprehensive.

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CSAC’s Jenny Tan Honored as Sacramento Business Journal 40 Under 40

October 14, 2021

Each year, the Sacramento Business Journal spotlights people under the age of 40 with a strong record of innovation in their fields and outstanding performance in their businesses. Honorees are selected by a group of their peers — all former 40 Under 40 recipients — and the Business Journal’s editorial team.

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ILG Webinar: Housing Strategies to Help Address the Homelessness Crisis

September 30, 2021

The Institute for Local Government, of which CSAC is a parent organization, invites Counties to register for its upcoming webinar, Housing Strategies to Address the Homelessness Crisis on Thursday, October 7 from  2-3:30 p.m.

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OMNIA Partners Announces New Contracts
For the Third Quarter of 2021

OMNIA Partners, a CSAC Finance Corporation Platinum Partner, is excited to announce new cooperative contracts for the third quarter of 2021 that can be accessed immediately to help drive efficiency, effectiveness and real savings within your organization. Click here for OMNIA’s announcement.

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CSAC Communication Staff Attends Western States Association Conference

Jenny Tan

September 2, 2021

CSAC Communications staff attended the Western States Association Staff Meeting hosted by the New Mexico Association of Counties in Santa Fe, NM from August 26 – 27. Representatives from more than six state associations, including Oregon, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho and California, discussed best practices, procedures, and strategies for topics like budget operations, event communications, COVID-19 return to work, policy priorities, member engagement, and more.

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CalTRUST Presents: Market Risk & the Current Environment

August 27, 2021

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Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbit Reappointed to Seismic Safety Commission

August 26, 2021

David A. Rabbitt, 60, of Petaluma, has been reappointed to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, where he has served since 2013. Rabbitt has been a Sonoma County Supervisor since 2011 and an Independent Architect since 1997. He was a City Councilmember of the Petaluma City Council from 2006 to 2011 and a Project Architect at Donald K. Olsen, AIA & Associates from 1985 to 1997. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Rabbitt is a Democrat.

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CalTRECS FTB Program Resumes

Jim Manker

July 29, 2021

The California Franchise Tax Board has announced the resumption of the tax refund intercept program will begin on August 1, 2021. CalTRECS, a CSAC Finance Corporation debt offset program, can aid counties and municipalities in refund-intercept for revenue recovery.

Refund intercept programs are beneficial for Counties and consumers in several ways:

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OMNIA Partners Announces New Contracts

July 22, 2021

OMNIA Partners, a CSAC Finance Corporation Platinum Partner, announces new contracts of interest to California Counties that can be accessed immediately to help drive efficiency, effectiveness and real savings. Contact your Regional Manager for additional information.

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CSAC Finance Corp Offers Informational Webinars

July 1, 2021

The CSAC Finance Corporation is excited to introduce two new programs: Easy Smart Pay and CashVest by threeplusone. These programs change the way property tax is paid and cash flow is forecasted, respectively. To assist Counties in getting familiar with these new programs, the Finance corporate will host two short informative webinars that will include question-and-answer opportunities.

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***ACTION ALERT: Oppose IHSS Fiscal Penalty Proposal***

June 22, 2021

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CSAC Welcomes Jenny Tan to the Public Affairs and Member Services Team

Manuel Rivas, Jr.

June 24, 2021

After an exhaustive and competitive search, CSAC is excited to welcome Jenny Tan to the position of Senior Manager, Public Affairs and Member Services at CSAC. Jenny most recently served as Yolo County’s Public Information Officer and Communications Coordinator.

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On to the Next Chapter For David Liebler

June 17, 2021

For almost a quarter of a century, the California County Family has enjoyed the communications prowess and leadership of our very own David Liebler. With tremendous gratitude, appreciation, and more than a bit of sadness, we report that David’s chapter with CSAC is coming to a close with his retirement on July 2.

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Changes at CSAC: Darby Kernan

Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez

June 17, 2021

Darby Kernan, CSAC’s Deputy Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, has announced she is departing at the end of August to start her own consulting and lobbying firm.

Darby joined the CSAC team in 2015 as our Administration of Justice Legislative Representative and was promoted to her current position in January 2018. Prior to joining CSAC, she worked in the State Legislature for more than a decade.

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