County Engineers Association of California

03/04/2026

As more electric vehicles hit the road, California could collect billions less from gas tax revenue to repair them. But even a bill to study options could be a huge political lift for Democrats.

11/17/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Kimberly Rodriguez as CSAC’s new Chief Legislative Advocate!

With more than 25 years of experience serving the Capitol community, including senior roles with three consecutive Senate Presidents pro Tempores, Kimberly brings a wealth of knowledge about public policy and the legislative landscape to our organization. Kimberly has led policy development and negotiations on issues central to counties—education, housing, health care access and affordability, public safety, and more. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Policy Director to Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire, guiding a team of policy experts and overseeing Senate legislative priorities.

At CSAC, Kimberly will lead our legislative advocacy and policy development —building coalitions, shaping strategy, and advancing solutions that strengthen effective local governance on behalf of California’s 58 counties. As CSAC CEO Graham Knaus noted, Kimberly is a ‘powerhouse on public policy’ whose insights will have an immediate impact on CSAC’s work for counties and the communities we serve. Read more here: https://www.counties.org/news-and-media-article/csac-names-new-chief-legislative-advocate/

Please join us in welcoming Kimberly to the CSAC team!

11/11/2025

You won't want to miss CSAC’s first-ever Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, taking place the morning of Friday, December 5, during the 131st CSAC Annual Meeting.

Hear directly from California’s gubernatorial candidates as they share their priorities and vision for the state. The session will be moderated by KQED political reporter and podcast host Marisa Lagos, and recorded live by KQED for later broadcast.

Don’t miss this historic event. Register today: https://csac-131st-annual-meeting.events.counties.org

11/05/2025

We’re excited to welcome David Brooks —bestselling author, New York Times columnist & PBS NewsHour commentator—as a Keynote Speaker for CSAC’s 131st Annual Meeting! 🌟

Known for his sharp insight and deep understanding of the issues shaping our world, David Brooks is one of today’s most influential voices. You won’t want to miss this keynote!

Register now: https://csac-131st-annual-meeting.events.counties.org/

09/10/2025