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Ben Adler
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badler@counties.org
Biography
Ben Adler leads CSAC’s public affairs strategy and media relations efforts to elevate the voice of California’s counties. He joined CSAC after a 20-year career in public radio, including nearly a decade covering California government and politics as Capitol Bureau Chief for CapRadio and NPR stations throughout the state.

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