by Cole Arreola-Karr | Sep 11, 2024 | Events
Elected, appointed, and managing leaders of the nation’s library districts are invited to attend the American Association of Special Districts-Library Division’s “Founding Forum” and engage with fellow library district stakeholders on common challenges and trends...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | Sep 10, 2024 | Events
The American Association of Special Districts (AASD) will host its first virtual Park & Recreation Division forum, scheduled to feature an expert panel discussion covering alternative revenue sources and a roundtable conversation to identify park districts’...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | Sep 9, 2024 | Legislation
Special districts are critical points for essential public services in thousands of communities across the nation. They serve all types of communities in all 50 states – from rural Arizona to downtown Chicago – although most prevalent in rural, unincorporated...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | Aug 24, 2024 | Legislation
The traditionally every-five-year Farm Bill includes important programs for special district services such as USDA Rural Development, forestry, rural healthcare, broadband development, and rural water/wastewater programs. The likelihood of passing a Farm Bill ahead of...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | Aug 23, 2024 | AASD
The American Association of Special Districts was established in August 2024 to fulfill the long-standing need for a strong association to navigate and address broad, underlying issues impacting the nation’s 35,000+ special districts. This article introduces...
