by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 30, 2025 | Grassroots, Legislation
Special districts have historically been at a disadvantage to engage with and participate in a wide range of federally-sourced programs. This long-standing public policy issue is complex and is largely rooted in the lack of a single definition of what a “special...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 27, 2025 | AASD, Events, Grassroots, Membership, Professional Network, Resources
Registration is now open for three upcoming AASD Special Districts Governance Summits, offering regional opportunities for special district leaders to gather for two days of networking, education, and advocacy on common issues. The American Association of Special...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 21, 2025 | AASD, Professional Network, Resources
SEATTLE, WA – NPPGov is proud to announce a direct partnership with the American Association of Special Districts (AASD). NPPGov is a national cooperative procurement organization offering publicly solicited contracts to government entities nationwide. Cole...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 20, 2025 | Legislation, Membership, Resources
This article first appeared Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Special Districts Download, AASD’s biweekly newsletter offering insights into federal and state trending advocacy issues, governance resources, and program updates. The White House notified Congress of its...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 20, 2025 | AASD, Grassroots, Missouri, Resources
Special district leaders from across the Lake of the Ozarks region are invited to join a roundtable discussion on governance and policy issues impacting the local public services they provide in their communities. The Lake Area Special Districts Roundtable will take...
