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AASD and Granicus Partner to Strengthen the Network of America’s Special District Leaders

AASD and Granicus Partner to Strengthen the Network of America’s Special District Leaders

by Cole Arreola-Karr | Apr 17, 2025 | AASD, Professional Network, Resources

ARVADA, Colo. — The American Association of Special Districts (AASD) and Granicus are partnering to strengthen connections among special district leaders across the nation, facilitate resource sharing, and to enhance advocacy on common issues they face....
The South’s Special District Leaders Gather for First-Ever Governance Summit

The South’s Special District Leaders Gather for First-Ever Governance Summit

by Cole Arreola-Karr | Apr 7, 2025 | AASD, Events, Grassroots, Mitigation, Resources

Special district leaders and stakeholders from across the South gathered in New Orleans for a first-of-its-kind regional conference geared toward special purpose local governments of all stripes together for networking, governance education and resources, and...
Maintaining a Good Employer-Employee Relationship From Recruitment to Retention

Maintaining a Good Employer-Employee Relationship From Recruitment to Retention

by Cole Arreola-Karr | Feb 7, 2025 | Resources

AASD Professional Network Insights: Sara Carroll, Owner, AZ Districts Solutions Fostering good employer / employee relationships through staffing decisions paired with strong policies and guidelines are paramount for success of a special district. Crafting this...
Governance Summits for America’s Special District Leaders Announced

Governance Summits for America’s Special District Leaders Announced

by Cole Arreola-Karr | Jan 10, 2025 | AASD, Events, Resources

The American Association of Special Districts has announced the first two of six regional conferences for special district leaders and officials to gather for networking, advocacy, professional resources, and best practices on governance issues. Special district...
Strategic Decision-Making for Special Districts With Public Opinion Research

Strategic Decision-Making for Special Districts With Public Opinion Research

by Cole Arreola-Karr | Nov 19, 2024 | Resources

By Adam Probolsky, President Despite the essential role of special districts, we all know that they often operate in the background, with limited attention from the media and public. This obscurity often leads leadership to believe they can avoid some of the typical...
American Association of Special Districts Formally Organizes, Sets Leadership and Vision

American Association of Special Districts Formally Organizes, Sets Leadership and Vision

by Cole Arreola-Karr | Oct 26, 2024 | AASD, Events, Membership, Resources

ARVADA, Colo.—The nation’s leading special district advocates and stakeholders gathered Friday to formally establish the American Association of Special Districts (AASD) – America’s leading independent nonprofit organization with a mission to unite, strengthen, and...
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