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Advance Registration Ends Tuesday for Upcoming CSAC Annual Meeting

November 14, 2019

Advance registration for CSAC’s upcoming 125^th Annual Meeting in San Francisco ends Tuesday, Nov. 19. Starting on Monday, Dec. 2, the conference features a week-long agenda of speakers, workshops and meetings.

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Last Chance to Apply for SB2 Planning Grants

November 7, 2019

Want to streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing production? Flexible funding is available from HCD to help local governments update a variety of planning documents and processes to do just that. These one-time, non-competitive grants can be used to fund:

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ILG Launches Housing and Public Engagement Toolkit

November 7, 2019

As California’s housing crisis continues, cities and counties throughout the state are wrestling with ambitious state mandates and increasing community frustration about both the lack of affordable housing and the potential neighborhood impacts of housing production.

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CSAC Annual Meeting Online Registration Still Available

October 30, 2019

It’s hard to believe that CSAC’s 125th Annual Meeting is just over a month away, but that still leaves you time to register. Online registration continues through Nov 19; after that date, you will need to register on-site at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square starting the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 2.

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Presentations of Recent CSAC Regional Meeting Now Online

October 30, 2019

If you were unable to attend the recent CSAC Regional Meeting in Sonoma due to the power shutoff that happened the same week, CSAC has now posted videos of the presentations along with the accompanying PowerPoints on our website.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Call for Entries, Public Project Awards of Excellence

October 23, 2019

October 24, 2019

The California Counties Architects and Engineers Association (CCAEA) announces its 6th annual Public Project Awards of Excellence. This competition honors and recognizes outstanding county capital improvement projects and the county staff responsible for the completion of these projects. All California Counties are eligible to nominate one or more projects. In the case of multiple submissions by the same county, the Jury will determine which project is selected for award.

CSAC Bulletin Article

The Rise of Resiliency: CSAC, Sonoma County Hosts Wildfire Related Regional Meeting

October 11, 2019 Sara Floor

October 11, 2019

Two years ago, the North Bay fires forever changed the landscape of Sonoma County. Wildfire and disaster prevention and recovery became, and remain, key legislative priorities for CSAC. On the anniversary of the fires, nearly 70 attendees from 14 counties were expected to visit Sonoma County for a regional meeting, The Rise of Resiliency — Practical Information on Mitigation & Preparedness.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Opportunities to Provide Feedback for a State Grant Opportunity Website

October 3, 2019

October 10, 2019

If you have searched for or applied for grants offered by State of California departments and agencies, the California State Library would like your feedback and ideas! The Grant Information Act of 2018 requires that the California State Library create one website for summary information about all current state grant opportunities.

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Upcoming CSAC Annual Meeting — A Week of Related Activities on the Agenda

September 16, 2019

As you plan your travel schedule to attend the 2019 CSAC Annual Meeting in San Francisco, please note that there are related activities that span the entire week.

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Former CSAC President Kay Ceniceros Passes Away

July 30, 2019

Former CSAC President and Riverside County Supervisor Kay Ceniceros passed away Friday at the age of 81. She was the first woman to serve on the Riverside Board of Supervisors when first elected in 1980.

Ms. Ceniceros served four terms on the Riverside board; during her tenure as a county supervisor, she was very active in CSAC, and served as President in 1987.

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San Joaquin County Wins Best of Show in State Fair Counties Exhibit

July 27, 2019

The Counties Exhibit has been a long time feature at the California State Fair. Each county enters the competition by building a display to showcase how their county is unique and entice fairgoers to explore the area outside of the Fair. This year, the theme was “Picture Yourself In…” and counties were tasked to incorporate a selfie design into the display. Best of Show went to San Joaquin County. The complete list of winners can be found below.

CSAC Bulletin Article

“Expired and Repealed” Mandates Update for Counties

July 25, 2019 Geoffrey Neill Sheila McFarland

July 25, 2019

Contributed by F. Andy Nichols, with Nichols Consulting.

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California County Officials Appointed to NACo Leadership Positions

July 23, 2019

Congratulations to the following California County officials who have been appointed by NACo President Mary Anne Borgeson to serve as Chairs and Vice Chairs for Committees, Advisory Boards and Subcommittees, providing our counties with a strong voice at the federal level.

Standing Committees

Chairs

Supervisor James Gore, Sonoma County – Programs and Services Standing Committee; Supervisor Phil Serna, Sacramento County – Health Standing Committee.

Vice Chairs

CSAC Bulletin Article

Will Your County Be Present When New Electoral Districts Are Drawn?
Apply Now to Become a Member of the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission

July 19, 2019

July 25, 2019

Now is the time to apply for a critically important process that will define the next decade of California elections. The California State Auditor began accepting applications for the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) in June, but there are now only a few weeks left in the initial application period, which runs through August 9, 2019.

CSAC Bulletin Article

CSAC-Supported Wildfire Plan Heads to Governor for Signature

July 11, 2019 Cara Martinson Nick Cronenwett

July 11, 2019

After an intense week of advocacy, AB 1054 (Holden) passed through the Legislature and now heads to Governor Newsom for signature. The bill is a comprehensive package of policies that protects the rights of fire victims, creates additional safety and oversight measures for utilities and ensures utilities are held accountable for the safety of their systems.

CSAC Bulletin Article

CSAC 2019 Summer Regional Meeting: Building Economic Opportunity in the Central Valley

June 27, 2019 Sara Floor

June 28, 2019

More than 4 million residents call the eight counties and 62 cities of California’s Central Valley home. While recognized as an important center of agriculture and one of the state’s fastest growing regions, Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties face significant employment, environmental and housing challenges.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Registration Open – ILG Public Engagement Training

June 26, 2019

June 28, 2019

CSAC Bulletin Article

CSAC, County Expertise Highlighted During 2019 Emergency Management Preparedness Summit

June 6, 2019 Sara Floor

June 6, 2019

“There is no jurisdiction when it comes to emergency response,” said Governor Gavin Newsom Monday during the inaugural California for All Emergency Management Preparedness Summit. The Governor expressed appreciation for the commitment of more than 550 county, city and state representatives, including elected officials and first responders who attended the summit, co-sponsored by CSAC and The League of California Cities and hosted by the Governor’s Office and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).

CSAC Bulletin Article

CSAC 2nd Vice President Gore Delivers Testimony on Capitol Hill

May 23, 2019

CSAC Bulletin Article

Washington, D.C. Update

May 23, 2019

Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Update

Despite the absence of a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a topline budget number for fiscal year 2020, Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations Committee continued to advance several key funding measures this week. To date, appropriators have taken action on 10 of the 12 annual spending bills for the fiscal year that begins October 1.