California Special Districts Association

11/04/2026

What a way to start the day - Marli Williams sharing "The Power of Energy Intelligence" including an EDP - IYKYK. 😉Thanks to California Class for your sponsorship.

11/04/2026

About last night - Board Secretaries and Clerks started with Bingo sponsored by California Class followed by an ERAs Reception sponsored by California Special Districts Alliance and capped off with some fireside s'mores. 🔥🎹

11/03/2026

Let's get this party started! Kicking off the Board Secretary / Clerk Conference in beautiful Santa Barbara! Pre-Conference workshops are underway. 🎓🤩

10/29/2026

Spooky season is here and the office is having a little fun!

10/28/2026

The Board Secretary/Clerk Conference is next week! Tag your teammates and let’s get this party started!

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

The September/October issue of California Special Districts magazine is out! 📖

Hear from experts and leaders across the special district community as they share insights on leadership, advocacy, innovation and more!

Discover how authentic leadership strengthens communication with Charlene Engeron, Public Information Officer at Mojave Water Agency. Learn how Charlotte Holifield, External Affairs Manager and Public Information Officer for Calleguas MWD, approaches advocacy and relationship-building, earning her the 2026 Ralph Heim Exceptional Outreach & Advocacy Award.

Want to see what cutting-edge innovations are happening in special districts? Explore how Irvine Ranch Water District, winner of the 2026 CSDA Excellence in Technology Award, is using drones to transform water operations!

📖 What's Inside:

Got Governance? Trust Begins Before the Public Meeting Starts

Interview: Advocacy Starts Before the Ask

Solutions & Innovations: Innovation in Water Takes Flight: Taking Water Operations to New Heights

Community Connections: Making the Case Before the Crisis Arrived

Legal Brief: AI in Special Districts: Managing the Legal Risks Behind the Opportunity

Manager's Corner: Burnout-Proof Leadership Starts with Protecting Capacity

Plus, check out Movers & Shakers to see familiar faces advancing in their careers, and meet the 2026 CSDA Award winners! 🏆

📲 Read the full issue here: https://buff.ly/oHqvWBk

Have a story to share from your district? Keep us in mind for future issues! Who knows, your district might be featured on the next magazine cover!

You're in this issue! San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Best Best & Krieger LLP Tahoe City Public Utility District Rowland Water District Santa Margarita Water District Yorba Linda Water District Camarillo Health Care District Inland Empire Utilities Agency Valley Sanitary District Olivenhain Municipal Water District

10/27/2026

Last week, CSDA’s Member Services and Communications teams stepped away from their desks to soak up some sunshine and enjoy a little fall fun! 🎃🍂

We traded spreadsheets for pumpkin patches and enjoyed some quality time together outside the office. Nothing beats sunny fall weather, festive activities, and great company! 🍁

10/26/2026

CSDA attended a roundtable discussion in Stockton with Congressman Josh Harder and Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom on the topic of golden mussels earlier today. A very informative discussion on ways to help special districts across the state.

10/26/2026

Thanks to our hosts at Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District for organizing wonderful tours for our legislative staff delegation from the offices of Senator Tim Grayson, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias, Supervisor Candace Andersen, Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, and Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson! We also appreciate the collaboration from East Bay Municipal Utility District, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and John Muir Land Trust.