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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 20h

Our Legislative Affairs Team held a strategic retreat today, including a visit to @saccounty.gov's Bradshaw Animal Shelter with Supervisor Rich Desmond to learn about county leadership in animal services. Thank you for the insight and hospitality. #CAcounties #CountyStrong

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 2d

A month after #GlennCounty lost its only hospital, @schiff.senate.gov and Rep LeMalfa revive hope for its return.

In the meantime, the county’s 28,000 residents are now traveling 30+ minutes farther for emergency care. shorturl.at/WqxAZ

@calmatters.org #PublicHealth #CAcounties #RuralHealth

A Northern California hospital closed. Two lawmakers have plans to reopen, but it won't be easy

Even if Congress approves Adan Schiff's or Doug LaMalfa’s legislation, the hospital is still left with another problem: reopening a closed facility requires cash, and lots of it.

calmatters.org

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 3d

CSAC’s 131st Annual Meeting is coming to Santa Clara County, Dec. 1–5!

Join county leaders from across California for a week of policy sessions, networking, and celebration.

Register now: csac-131st-annual-meeting.events.counties.org

#CSACAM #CACounties #CountyStrong

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 14d

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 14d

We visited #MontereyCounty, home to CSAC 2nd VP Supervisor Luis Alejo. Alongside Supervisor Askew, Supervisor Daniels & Supervisor Hollingsworth, Sup. Alejo showed CSAC how local partnerships are delivering results—from housing to the Salinas Soccer Complex & SHARE Navigation Center. #CACounties

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 15d

Building strong #CAcounties starts with strong conversations. 💬 CSAC President Jeff Griffiths, CEO Graham Knaus & Interim CPO Justin Garrett met with #SanBenitoCounty Supervisor Angela Curro & other community leaders to discuss key rural priorities. #CountyStrong #RuralCounties

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 20d

This week in beautiful #InyoCounty, our CSAC Executive Committee’s annual retreat reaffirms what drives #CAcounties — leadership, accountability, and service.

Together, they solidified CSAC’s direction, strengthened collaboration, and recommitted to serving California’s communities with purpose.

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 24d

📢 Be ready when it shakes! Join millions of Californians on 10/16 at 10:16 a.m. for the Great California #ShakeOut, a part of the world’s largest earthquake drill.

🔗 Register: ShakeOut.org/register

@caloes.bsky.social

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · 29d

CSAC Legislative Advocate Jordan Wells attends a wildfire safety meeting hosted by #InyoCounty & #MonoCounty. Jordan also went on an educational tour on water with Inyo County Supervisor Trina Orrill and Water Director Holly Alpert.

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Oct 1

Today's visit to #SanMateoCounty was a showcase of innovation! CSAC President Jeff Griffiths joined Supervisor Corzo & Supervisor Gauthier to tour the Navigation Center, Crystal Springs Reservoir, & even rode Caltrain. #CAcounties #CountiesLead

California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 30

In #SanMateoCounty, CSAC Pres. Jeff Griffiths joined Supervisor Noelia Corzo & Supervisor Lisa Gauthier at @lifemovesorg.bsky.social's 2.5-acre Navigation Center—Silicon Valley’s largest interim housing site. With 240 rooms & wraparound services, it helps families & individuals rebuild stability.

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 29

CSAC President and #InyoCounty Supervisor Jeff Griffiths is getting a firsthand look at what makes #SolanoCounty special. Supervisors Wanda Williams and Cassandra James lead the tour through farmlands and proposed California Forever land, as well as shipyards.

@asmloridwilson.bsky.social

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 23

CSAC CEO Graham Knaus joined the #SolanoCounty Board of Supervisors to highlight CSAC’s mission and impact. He shared how we advocate for counties like Solano—and the national role California counties play in driving policy and solutions.

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 22

Supervisor Ellenberg and Graham Knaus represented @cacounties.bsky.social at @governor.ca.gov's signing ceremony Friday for a legislative package that included the CSAC-supported extension to California’s cap-and-trade program.

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 19

#SantaClaraCounty opens 200+ new units of #AffordableHousing. Funded by Measure A, these @sccgov.bsky.social projects support older adults, low-income residents & those exiting #homelessness.

h/t Joyce Chu, @sanjosespotlight.com sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-...

Santa Clara County rolls out more affordable housing - San José Spotlight

More than 200 households have been given stability with the opening of two affordable housing developments near Diridon Station in San Jose.

sanjosespotlight.com

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 19

“We are pursuing all other options to keep the hospital solvent.” ~ #InyoCounty Supervisor Will Wadelton.

Rural hospitals are lifelines. They may be small, but their impact is huge.

shorturl.at/t6DH3

h/t Kristen Hwang, @calmatters.org

#RuralCounties #CAcounties #RuralHealth

With just days of cash left, Inyo County hospital nears crisis point

The financial crisis at Southern Inyo Healthcare District comes as rural hospitals nationwide face rising costs and federal Medicaid cuts.

calmatters.org

California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today, #CSAC President Griffiths is in #MendocinoCounty touring a construction site for new mental health facilities along side Supervisors Maureen “Mo” Mulheren and Supervisor John Haschak. He also met with #MendoSheriff Matt Kendall for a discussion on public safety issues and homelessness.

California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 12

Modoc County Supervisor, CSAC Board Member, and California’s Board Representative on WIR Ned Coe joined county leaders in Washington, D.C. for the NACo PILT Fly-In.

#CAcounties' strong voice was heard during key discussions focused on funding critical to rural counties.

#RuralCounties #PILT #SRS

California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 12

Don’t Stress!

The Challenge Awards deadline is now extended to September 26.

#CAcounties now have TWO EXTRA WEEKS to enter your county’s amazing work.

Your staff could be recognized statewide for that special program that has made a difference in your community.

www.counties.org/what-we-do/c...

California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 11

Happening now: @cacounties.bsky.social Board of Directors Meeting, featuring a presentation on #landownership from Pres./CEO George "Mac" McCarthy, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today, we remember the lives lost and forever changed on September 11, 2001.

CSAC honors the victims, survivors, and the bravery of first responders and public servants.

California’s counties remain committed to preparedness, service, and unity. #NeverForget #September11 #CAcounties

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California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 11

"A law is a dead letter unless you pay for it." - @ppicnotes.bsky.social Pres./CEO and ret. CA Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, addressing today's @cacounties.bsky.social board meeting

California State Association of Counties @cacounties.bsky.social · Sep 5

CSAC joined @napacounty.bsky.social Supervisor @annecottrell.bsky.social on the Eaton Fire Tour in @countyofla.bsky.social with @lacofdpio.bsky.social, Pasadena Fire Dept & Angeles National Forest representatives to see firsthand how local collaboration drives resilience after disaster. #CAcounties