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Update from Washington, D.C.

March 5, 2020

The House of Representatives approved Thursday the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (HR 6074). The measure, which garnered the support of all but two House members, subsequently passed by the Senate on a 96 to 1 vote. The legislation now heads to the White House, where President Trump has signaled he will sign the measure into law.

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CSAC Officials Travel to Washington, D.C.

]March 5, 2020

CSAC leaders traveled to the nation’s capital late last week to promote the association’s federal policy priorities. Led by President and Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, CSAC’s Officers, along with association staff, met with members of Congress and Trump administration officials as part of a packed lobbying itinerary. The Officers subsequently attended the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Legislative Conference, which brings together elected and appointed officials from all over the United States.

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Webinar from Institute for Local Government

February 20, 2020

The Institute for Local Government, of which CSAC is a parent organization, will be conducting a webinar on March 31 focusing on “Local Government Apprenticeship & Workforce Strategies.”

In this webinar, you will:

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Counties Respond to Homelessness State of the State Address

Sara Floor

February 20, 2020

In a departure from the norm, California’s State of the State address focused almost entirely on a single issue, homelessness. Governor Gavin Newsom spoke for 40 minutes, outlining a five-point plan for California to tackle the “disgrace” of homelessness in the state. The plan calls for “quickly and humanely” reducing street homelessness; getting the mentally ill into treatment; providing stable funding; addressing affordable housing; and enacting “real accountability and consequences.”

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Institute of Local Government Releases 2019 Annual Report

February 13, 2020

2019 was a year of exciting growth and transition for the Institute for Local Government (ILG), of which CSAC is a parent organization. ILG welcomed a new executive director and embarked on a comprehensive strategic planning process all while helping local government leaders navigate complex issues ranging from affordable housing to disaster preparedness to climate change.

A few highlights include:

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Omnia Partners Announces New Cooperative Contracts

OMNIA Partners has announced a number of new competitively solicited contracts providing access to even more powerful opportunities to better manage your spend and resources. OMNIA Partners is the nation’s largest and most experienced cooperative purchasing organization dedicated to public sector procurement.

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NACo Achievement Awards to Celebrate 50 Years of County Excellence

January 30, 2020

March 30 is your deadline to apply for the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Counties Achievement Awards. Celebrating County excellence, this awards program is a way to showcase expertise and innovation in categories ranging from Arts and Culture to Transportation or Emergency Management.

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Two-year Bills Must Clear Early Session Deadlines

Cara Martinson Nick Cronenwett

January 23, 2019

The deadline for two-year bills is looming next week, and the Legislature has a number of measures it has to consider by January 31st.

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CSAC Executive Committee Ratifies Leadership Appointments

January 16, 2020

The CSAC Executive Committee today approved appointments to a number of leadership positions within the Association. These include Chair and Vice Chair of CSAC’s Policy Committees, the CSAC Treasurer, the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors, the NACo Western Interstate Region Board of Directors, the CSAC Finance Corporation, and numerous other boards.

The action fills CSAC’s leadership roles for 2020 and paves the way to continue providing guidance to CSAC staff throughout the year.

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Join Us in Mariposa County for the 2020 NACo WIR Conference

Can you think of a better way to spend a few days in May than listening to insightful speakers, attending informative workshops and networking with your colleagues throughout the West – all right outside the front door of Yosemite National Park?

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County Public Health Departments Receive Honors

December 17, 2019

The California Endowment, the state’s largest health foundation, announced the recipients of the 2019 Advancing Health Equity Awards for their local innovations in improving public health. Seven county public health departments and health human service agencies from across California were honored by The Endowment at a recent ceremony for their work that goes beyond the traditional scope of public health to positively impact the health of poor and marginalized communities.

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CSAC Honors Individuals for Their Contributions to Counties

David Liebler

December 18, 2019

Numerous state and county officials were honored by CSAC for their ongoing work during the Association’s 125th annual meeting in the city/county of San Francisco earlier this month.

“CSAC is privileged to honor a group of individuals who have shown ongoing leadership, passion and commitment to enhance the quality of life for residents in their communities and throughout the state,” said CSAC Executive Director Graham Knaus.

The following awards were presented at the recent CSAC Annual Meeting:

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Registration Now Open for NACo’s 2020 Annual Conference in Mariposa County

December 12, 2019

Registration is now open for the 2020 NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Annual Conference, which is coming to California. he conference is scheduled for May 13-15, 2020, in Mariposa County at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park. Current WIR President Kevin Cann serves as a Mariposa County Supervisor and is excited to host his colleagues from throughout the West.

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County Service Celebrated at CSAC Annual Meeting

Sara Floor

December 12, 2019

More than 750 county officials and private-sector partners attended a week’s worth of activities during the 125th CSAC Annual Meeting held last week in San Francisco City/County. Activities began on Monday with the Women’s Leadership Forum Workshop and wrapped up on Friday morning with the final meetings held by CSAC’s affiliate associations.

A highlight of the conference was the election of CSAC’s officers for the coming year:

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New Laws Impacting Counties: Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources

Cara Martinson Nick Cronenwett

November 21, 2019

Governor Newsom signed 870 bills into law this year. To keep counties informed of new laws that impact them, CSAC is publishing a series of articles to spotlight those laws in each policy area. This week, the Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources and the Government, Finance and Administration policy areas provide information on new laws affecting cannabis, defensible space, animal control and (insert highlights and topics from GFA) Stay tuned for more updates from other policy areas over the next several weeks.

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Public Safety Power Shutdown After Action Report Comments Reminder

Cara Martinson Nick Cronenwett

November 21, 2019

This is a reminder that CSAC is requesting comments from counties regarding recent PSPS after action reports. CSAC is compiling responses from counties to submit to the CPUC. Below is a list of links to after action reports for several recent PSPS events. CSAC is requesting comments from counties on these after action reports by Tuesday, Nov. 26. Please email comments to Nick Cronenwett at ncronenwett@counties.org.

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Congress Approves Short-term Budget; CA Lawmakers Introduce Wildfire Resiliency Legislation

November 21, 2019

With the current stopgap spending bill set to expire at midnight on November 21, Congress approved this week and President Trump is expected to sign into law a new Continuing Resolution (CR) that will extend funding for federal programs through December 20. The latest CR will give lawmakers just under one month to arrive at a long-term budget deal for the fiscal year that began on October 1.

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Advance Registration Ends Tuesday for Upcoming CSAC Annual Meeting

Advance registration for CSAC’s upcoming 125th 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

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

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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