One of the highlights of CSAC’s Virtual Legislative Conference
this week was a general session conversation with featured guest
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. He addressed the membership and
entertained a few questions from CSAC President and Sonoma County
Supervisor James Gore and CSAC Executive Director Graham Knaus.
On Thursday, May 6, at 2 p.m., the Institute for
Local Government will offer a webinar to share programs and
tactics local governments have put in place including rental
assistance, tenant protection and anti-displacement practices.
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted economic opportunity
and the ability for California residents (many of whom were
already burdened) to afford housing costs. While the pandemic has
created a number of challenges, local governments have formed
partnerships and explored unique strategies to help their
residents stay housed.
Omnia Partners, a CSAC Finance Corporation Platinum Partner,
announces new contracts of interest to California Counties.
Contact your Regional Manager for additional information.
Counties play a critical role in the daily lives of all
Californians. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in county
government are vital for counties to provide exceptional services
to their most vulnerable communities. Creating an inclusive
workplace, understanding the complexity of providing culturally
competent services, and building coalitions to increase equity
can have a great impact in California communities. However, this
is hard work and no one can do it alone.
CSAC is proud to announce that California’s newest United States
Senator – the Honorable Alex Padilla – will be the featured
speaker at our upcoming virtual
Legislative Conference, scheduled for April 21-23. Senator
Padilla will present at the conference’s General Session that
begins at 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 21.
The Department of Housing and Community Development has extended
deadline for Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant
applications to January 31, 2021. These flexible, over the
counter funds can be used for housing element updates, permit
processing improvements, developing or improving ADU ordinances,
rezoning efforts or any project that accelerates housing
production in the county.
Find out more and apply here.
As Californians continue to deal with the challenges arising from
the coronavirus pandemic, the California Department of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) remains committed to the health and
safety of its customers and employees across the state. For your
own protection, the DMV urges Californians to avoid visiting DMV
offices unless absolutely necessary for the duration of the
pandemic.
One of the highlights of every CSAC annual meeting is the chance
to celebrate excellence in County service with awards. And
although CSAC’s 126th Annual Meeting was held
virtually this year, the Association still honored a host of
state and county officials, as well as CSAC team members, who
have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Governor Gavin Newsom joined CSAC President and Orange County
Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and Executive Director Graham Knaus in a
candid and at times passionate fireside chat during the virtual
opening session of the 126th Annual Meeting Thursday.
More than 200 county officials tuned in for the discussion, which
touched on many top CSAC priorities including the COVID-19
pandemic, wildfires, homelessness and housing as well as the
state and county partnership, economic recovery and bridging the
digital broadband divide.
CSAC’s 126th Annual Meeting, the first ever to be held virtually,
kicked off on Thursday with a session hosted by CSAC President
and Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.
As some Californians choose to cautiously venture outside amid
closures and restrictions due to COVID-19, travel patterns have
shifted and highlight the need for visitors to show respect
toward local communities.
