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CSAC Webinar: The Future of First 5 — Expanding Early Childhood Systems

Geoffrey Neill

November 3, 2016

When Proposition 10 raised tobacco taxes for early childhood systems in 1998, counties understood that these funds would decline over time. Two decades in, First 5s and their county partners have built new programs and improved existing systems and the demand for these systems and services is growing, not declining.

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CESA Honors Jerry Quinn

Karen Keene

Jerry Quinn (Consultant, Gerard J Quinn & Associates), a long-time friend and technical resource for CSAC, was the recent recipient of the California Emergency Services Association’s (CESA) President’s Award.  Jerry was honored for three decades of service and dedication to emergency management. 

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CSAC Finance Corporation Announces New U.S. Communities Contract with Experian & Supplier Summits

Laura Labanieh

November 3, 2016

The U.S. Communities purchasing program has 40 contracts currently available to help local governments purchase what they need. However, the average California county only uses two contracts, potentially leaving significant savings on the table. Counties can realize more savings if they take advantage of more of the supplier contracts. This no-cost program is available to all counties, cities, special districts, and non-profits and offers the lowest local government pricing on all contract items.

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Data: Not Just a Star Trek Android Anymore
CSAC Releases New Data Tool for Counties

Geoffrey Neill

October 27, 2016

As data becomes more available, it also becomes a more important resource for counties in making major policy and budget decisions. The problem is that county-related data is scattered. A few datasets are on this state agency’s website, another somewhere else. Some of it is available as a spreadsheet, but some is only in pdf.

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Keynote Speaker Invites You to Attend Upcoming CSAC Annual Meeting

Chris Gardner, best-selling author of “The Pursuit of Happyness, ” will help kick off the 122nd CSAC Annual Meeting next month in Palm Springs, Riverside County.

In this short video, he invites county officials to join him at the conference.

Chris will be the keynote speaker at the Opening General Session on Tuesday, Nov. 29. His best-selling book was the inspiration for for the critically acclaimed movie of the same title, starring Will Smith.

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CSAC Webinar: When Broadband Won’t Build

Geoffrey Neill

October 20, 2016

We’ve all heard the debates about how rural areas need more access to reliable broadband networks, as well as how urban residents need more affordable access to the internet. If only the problems of access and adoption were solved, our communities could realize the benefits of global markets, precision agriculture, telemedicine, and new education initiatives.

But what can counties do to gain access to broadband networks if the traditional providers won’t build? Participate in our Webinar to find out!

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CSAC Expands Advocacy on Three Major Issues

CSAC follows many important issues throughout the year, and the Legislative season has its ebbs and flows. Now, with the Legislature out of session and the Governor done with his annual ritual of signings and vetoes, there is time to offer a more in-depth look at three issues that remain at the top of our priority list and that we have been addressing with a more comprehensive effort.

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Early Bird Registration Rates for CSAC Annual Meeting End Friday

October 13, 2016

Early bird registration rates for the upcoming CSAC Annual Meeting end this Friday, October 14! Don’t miss this opportunity to save $50.00 off advance registration rates. After Friday, you can still register online through November 15 at our advance registration rates.

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CSAC to Conduct Ethics Training During Annual Meeting

October 5, 2016

State law requires elected and appointed officials to receive two hours of training in specified ethics laws and principles every two years. Newly elected and appointed officials must receive this training within one year of becoming a public servant.

To assist in this effort, CSAC — in conjunction with the Institute for Local Government — will be conducting AB 1234 training during our upcoming Annual Meeting.

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How’s Your Broadband?

Geoffrey Neill

September 29, 2016

Following up on their recent report on California’s stubborn “Digital Divide,” the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) is surveying local officials about the importance of broadband to different aspects of their communities. Please consider taking a few minutes to respond to the survey.

Feedback from the survey will be shared with policymakers as they struggle to address the issues that keep some communities from high-speed internet access.

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Webinar: Achieving Positive Outcomes for Safety and Violence Prevention Through Collaboration

Keeping our communities safe is a responsibility shared by community members at all levels and sectors. Collaboration among local officials, staff, community groups and constituents plays a vital role in the safety and welfare of our communities.

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Federal Update

September 22, 2016

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Water Board Groundwater Fee Update On Its Way

Karen Keene

September 22, 2016

The State Water Resources Control Board is planning to release soon a proposed fee schedule for the costs associated with their implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).  

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Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources News Briefs

Karen Keene Cara Martinson

September 22, 2016

Final CalEnviroScreen Webinar Next Week – CSAC Seeking Comments 

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CalPERS Staff Provides System Funding Update and the News Is Not Good

Faith Conley

September 22, 2016

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s (CalPERS) Finance and Administration Committee met this week and heard an annual review of the system’s funding levels and risk report that included news of higher contribution rates for contracting employers and the conclusion that the risk that plans will continue to fall to low funding levels remains high.

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Joint Homelessness Task Force: First Meeting Update.

September 23, 2016

Joint Task Force Co-Chair, Yolo COunty Supervisor Oscar Villegas makes a point, with Marin County Supervisor Damon Connelly (L) and CSAC Executive Director Matt Cate. CSAC and the League of California Cities hosted the first meeting of a Joint Homelessness Task Force, bringing together more than 20 County Supervisors, City Councilmembers, City Managers and County Executive Officers to share ideas and strategies about how to approach one of the most vexing and pervasive issues our communities face today. The group also heard from Ben Metcalf, the Director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development, about the issue and how it is affecting communities across the state.

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Supervisors, What’s Going On In Your County? Let Us Know

September 22, 2106

What’s going on in your county?

That’s the question at the heart of the “California County Roundtable,” a workshop at this year’s Annual Meeting featuring county supervisors talking about what’s important right now in their counties – whether those are thorny problems, clever solutions, or something else they think other counties should be thinking about.

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Take Advantage of CSAC’s Early Bird Registration Rates for Annual Meeting

Early-bird registration rates for the upcoming CSAC Annual Meeting ends on October 14! Don’t miss this opportunity to save $50.00 off advance registration rates. After Friday October 14, you can still register online through November 15 at our advance registration rates.

To register click here!

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2016 Challenge Award Recipients

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CSAC Announces 2016 Challenge Award Recipients

CSAC is proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 Challenge Awards, which recognize the innovation and best practices in county government. This year, CSAC received a record number of entries (279) and a record number of counties entering (41) in our four population categories. An independent panel of judges with expertise in county programs selected the award recipients.

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