Home

Now more than ever special districts need to advocate on behalf of the communities they serve. From the pandemic to climate adaptation, lawmakers in Sacramento and Washington D.C. are making critical decisions that will impact the budget, infrastructure, and operations of your district.

Virtual Special Districts Legislative Days is the only opportunity for all types of special districts, large and small, north and south, rural and urban to come together with one united voice. Issues like revenue, governance, labor, and public works matter to all districts whether they provide water, sewer, fire protection, parks, cemeteries, healthcare, mosquito abatement, ports, harbors, airports, libraries, or other essential services.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from California’s top decision-makers, build partnerships, and strengthen the voice of local control. Past speakers have included California’s State Controller, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Secretary of Natural Resources, Director of the Office of Emergency Services, State Auditor, Legislative Analyst, and Director of Finance.

Attendee Pricing:

Early Bird Registration on or before April 23, 2021:
$175 CSDA Member
$265 Non-member

Regular Registration after April 23, 2021:
$225 CSDA Member
$340 Non-member

Live Sessions - subject to change

DAY ONE: Federal Advocacy Day – May 18, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Get updated on what’s happening in Washington D.C. so you can join local leaders from throughout the nation to take action on the priority issues facing special districts.  

• Hear directly from top federal leaders on hot topics affecting local services and infrastructure. 
• Receive a briefing from CSDA’s Federal Advocacy Coordinator and our National Special Districts Coalition lobbyists from Washington’s leading advocacy firms.
• Explore how decisions are really made at the federal level and help shape their outcome.

DAY  TWO: State Advocacy Day – May 19, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Gain insights from statewide officials and CSDA’s lobbyists on the biggest challenges and newest laws to come out of Sacramento.

• See what is shaping the future of special district funding, governance, and operations.
• Find answers to your tough questions from expert panels.
• Connect the action in the State Capitol with the implementation in your community.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Available on-demand through May 28

Drill into hot topics through breakout sessions on key issues.

• Changing Districts in Changing Times: How redistricting, the CVRA, and emerging demographic trends will continue to influence the governance of special districts.
• Climate Adaptation: How special districts and the State of California may partner in confronting wildfires, water sustainability, sea-level rise, and other infrastructure challenges.
• Higher Office: What drives someone to become a lawmaker and the political issues
  underlying today’s elections.

Each PAID registration is eligible to register one additional person for 2021 Special Districts Legislative Days at no charge. The additional registrant should - be a staff or board member from YOUR district who has NOT previously attended Special Districts Legislative Days. You'll receive an email with the complimentary registration information within 1 day of completing your paid registration.