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Eric Lawyer
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elawyer@counties.org
Biography
Eric Lawyer is a Senior Legislative Advocate in the Government Finance & Administration policy area. He leads advocacy efforts on a wide range of administrative issues – including county governance, labor and employment, open meetings, and more – working to shape legislation, regulations, and policy decisions on behalf of counties.
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The new California state budget reflects meaningful progress in helping local communities respond to the
Sacramento, CA – The following statement in response to the California budget deal announced Friday can be
Fuels Tax Increase Supports County Road Maintenance
June 25, 2026
On July 1, the voter-approved annual inflation adjustment to California's fuel excise tax is scheduled to take