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Jan. 8 -- Many California counties will be unable to continue providing state and federally required services for California residents as the budget stalemate continues and the state ultimately runs out of cash.
"Across the state, counties are experiencing significant revenue shortfalls and rising caseload demands. They are taking dramatic steps to resolve their budget imbalances while maintaining services to the most vulnerable Californians," said Paul McIntosh, CSAC Executive Director. "The state's cash crisis will cripple county services, underscoring why we need a balanced budget solution now."
Without a budget remedy, the state and local governments are unable to access credit markets to maintain the flow of funds, which ensures a wide array of government services are uninterrupted and construction of infrastructure projects can continue.
Click here to read CSAC's summary of the Governor's 2009-10 Proposed State Budget.
Jan. 5 -- To meet the growing demand for continuing education specific to California county government, CSAC has launched the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government. This program will provide county supervisors, senior staff and up-and-coming county government leaders hands-on courses in a wide range of topics, from current issues such as realignment funding and climate change mandates to policy development and effective communications.
The winter/spring 2009 schedule kicks off with the course "The Art & Practice of Elected Leadership," Feb. 19 (note new date) in Sacramento. This course will help elected officials consider the dilemmas they face in balancing authority and leadership, decision-making and public involvement.
To learn more about the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government, including upcoming courses, click here.
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