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 7, 2025 | AASD, Grassroots, Legislation
Leaders of special districts providing essential local public services across the west Phoenix Metro gathered Wednesday with representatives of the West Valley Congressional Delegation on federal issues impacting service to their communities. The “West Valley Special...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | May 6, 2025 | Infrastructure, Mitigation
A White House review panel is seeking public input on experiences with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during disaster as part of a broader review of agency programs. AASD encourages special districts to provide their feedback to the Federal Emergency...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | Apr 11, 2025 | Grassroots, Legislation
The American Association of Special Districts strongly supports legislation introduced to federally define the term “special district” in efforts to address the primary problem impacting special districts’ engagement with federal projects and access to...
by Cole Arreola-Karr | Mar 27, 2025 | Events
Register Now for this Virtual Special District Leaders Discussion The American Association of Special Districts and the National Association of Emergency & Fire Officials are teaming up to highlight policy challenges and best practices for America’s...
