Registration Open for 3 Regional Special Districts Governance Summits

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...

NPPGov Partners with the American Association of Special Districts

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...

Breaking Down the Skinny Budget Proposal – What’s on the Line for America’s Special Districts

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...

Lake of the Ozarks’ Special District Leaders Invited to Policy and Governance Roundtable

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...

Registration Open for the Northern Special Districts Governance Summit

by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 12, 2025 | AASD, Events, Grassroots, Professional Network, Resources

The American Association of Special Districts (AASD) will host the Northern Special Districts Governance Summit in Fargo, N.D., bringing special district leaders together for two days of networking, education, and advocacy in late July. Elected and appointed...

Missouri Special District Leaders Gather for Summit, Look to Explore State Organization

by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 5, 2025 | AASD, Grassroots, Resources

Missouri’s special district leaders gathered in Springfield for a summit tailored to address common issues impacting their services across the state and began to consider next steps for a potential state organization to enhance resources to meet their needs. The...