California State Association of Counties

Grateful to all who joined us in #SantaClaraCounty for this year’s #CSACAM. Thank you for your engagement, partnership, & commitment to counties. We can’t wait to see our #CACounties Family next year at our 132nd Annual Meeting in #SanDiegoCounty.

An insightful @visitcalifornia.bsky.social workshop this morning with Ryan Becker, exploring tourism trends, community impact, & opportunities for #CACounties. Grateful for the expertise shared! #CSACAM

It’s been an honor to chair the California State Association of Counties Housing, Land Use, and Transportation Policy Committee this year.

I want to thank the vice-chairs Supervisor David Haubert from Alameda and Supervisor Wanda Williams from Solano for their co-leadership and support. #CSACAM

Best-selling author David Brooks takes the stage at #CSACAM as today’s keynote, sharing powerful insights on leadership, community, & the forces shaping our future. #CACounties

This morning’s HLT Policy Committee is diving into key issues affecting #CAcounties. Thank you to Senator Aisha Wahab & @asmloridwilson.bsky.social for contributing to today’s meaningful discussions. #CSACAM

The County Roundtable is underway! #CAcounties Supervisors are sharing local insights & statewide priorities as we begin Day 3 of #CSACAM.

The County Roundtable is underway! #CAcounties Supervisors are sharing local insights & statewide priorities as we begin Day 3 of #CSACAM.

A powerful day at #CSACAM — from AI-focused leadership training & wildfire resilience discussions to the announcement of the Challenge Award Winners, a motivating keynote on accountability, and rounded out the day with a Federal Uncertainty Workshop featuring @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov.

Today’s workshop, Navigating Federal Uncertainty, is helping counties understand shifting federal policies, evolving grant requirements, and legal considerations that impact service delivery statewide. #CSACAM #CAcounties

The GFA Policy Committee is in session, diving into critical fiscal & administrative issues facing #CAcounties. We’re honored to have state leaders Senator Bob Archuleta
& @asmpilarschiavo.bsky.social join us for today’s discussion.

#CSACAM

The rules of politics are changing, and CSAC is changing too.

CEO Graham Knaus shares how CSAC is adapting to serve our members and their constituents in this evolving political landscape — and reflected on the power of counties to touch lives.

58 counties, one voice.
#CAcounties #CSACAM

Graham Knaus: California State Association of Counties - Capitol Weekly CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Few know the impacts of federal and state actions better than local governments, who are often tasked with implementing those policies. Our guest today is Graham Knaus, CEO of ...

Few know the impacts of federal & state actions better than local govts, who are often tasked with implementing those policies. Graham Knaus of @cacounties.bsky.social joined us to discuss the looming challenges counties face from #HR1 & CA’s budget shortfall
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A meaningful keynote today with Alex Sheen of because I said I would., offering practical tools for resilience, stress management, and staying grounded in moments of challenge. #CSACAM #CACounties

A big kickoff to today’s General Session! CSAC First Vice President & @sccgov.bsky.social Supervisor Susan Ellenberg announced our 2025 CSAC Challenge Award winners. Stay tuned for more! #CSACAM

The AENR Policy Committee continues, focusing on wildfire & forest resilience. Thank you to Alan Talhelm of @calfire.bsky.social & Patrick Wright of the California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force for joining us at #CSACAM. #CAcounties

Kicking off Wednesday at #CSACAM with the Women’s Leadership Forum Workshop: Becoming an AI Orchestrator with Sadie St. Lawrence. Exploring how #AI is transforming work & how leaders can build the skills to thrive in this new era. #CAcounties

Day 1 at #CSACAM was packed! We welcomed our first-time #CAcounties attendees, learned more about emergency response tech at the Innovation Summit, had an energizing General Session with President Griffiths & rounded out the day with insightful policy workshops. More tomorrow!

Today’s AI workshop was a success! Attendees dove into how automation can boost efficiency & improve service delivery for #CACounties. Big thanks to our speakers from @countyofla.bsky.social , @sccgov.bsky.social, & #SantaCruzCounty for leading this important & timely discussion. #CSACAM

CSAC's AOJ Policy Committee is in session, focusing on major justice & public safety priorities. We are grateful to panelists from #GlennCounty, #MarinCounty, & #LakeCounty, as well as to Francine Byrne, Director of Criminal Justice Services at the Judicial Council of California. #CSACAM

We closed today’s General Session with a dynamic fireside chat between CSAC President Jeff Griffiths and Chief Legislative Advocate Kimberly Rodriguez, highlighting what’s ahead for #CAcounties and the major changes unfolding in Sacramento. #CSACAM

A special moment at today’s General Session: ten county leaders were honored with the 2025 CSAC Circle of Service Awards, celebrating exceptional commitment to partnership and service. Congratulations to this year’s awardees! #CSACAM

CSAC is proud to welcome State Senator Dave Cortese
to #CSACAM. Born & raised in #SantaClaraCounty, he's a former county supervisor who served for over a decade, including 4 years as Board Chair. Once a member of the county family, ALWAYS a member of the county family. 👏

CSAC's AENR Policy Committee is underway, exploring issues shaping CA’s agriculture, environment, & natural resources. Thank you to CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong & CADWR Special Advisor to the Director, Nancy Vogel, for sharing their expertise. #CSACAM

Great turnout at today’s First-Time Attendees Session! Big thanks to @slovote.bsky.social Supervisor and CSAC Past President Bruce Gibson for speaking with the group as they kick off their first CSAC Annual Meeting. #CSACAM #CACounties

Good morning from #CSACAM! Excited to welcome our attendees for a full day of learning & connection. Stay tuned for exciting conference highlights! #CAcounties