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The Special District Leadership Foundation's (SDLF) mission is to promote and recognize excellence in the governance and management of special districts.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to the Cordova Recreation and Park District for earning SDLF's Platinum District of Distinction certification!

09/23/2026

🎉What a great group of new certificate holders! Congratulations to:
⭐Lucy Stanus, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
⭐Ida Lopez Chan, CSDM, DBA, Soledad Community Health Care District
⭐Coby Skye, San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority
⭐Wendy Adams-Rosenberger, West Kern Water District
⭐Tiffany Piper, Cosumnes Community Services District
⭐William Siverson, Stallion Springs Community Services District

SDLF was thrilled to present the certificates at last week's SDLA Conference in San Luis Obispo. Congrats!

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Rick Webb and Gregory Wood, Rosamond Community Services District, for obtaining the Certificate in Special District Governance! SDLF was so excited to present the certificates last week at California Special Districts Association's Special District Leadership Academy in San Luis Obispo! Congrats! 🎉

09/11/2026

Congratulations to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District on earning both the District of Distinction Accreditation and the 2026 Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award (Small District)!

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Otay Water District on earning the prestigious District of Distinction Accreditation from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF)! 🎉💧

This recognition reflects the District’s commitment to good governance, sound fiscal practices, transparency, and strong leadership. We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and the dedicated team at Otay Water District for their continued commitment to serving their community.

Congratulations, Otay Water District! 👏

08/25/2026

Are you in Palm Desert at California Special Districts Association's ? Come see us and buy raffle tickets to win this amazing wagon full of some of our board member's fave things!

07/20/2026

Congratulations to Chuck Cotton, Mid-Peninsula Water District, and Thomas Gilbert, Reclamation District 1000 - Government, for obtaining the Certificate in Special District Governance! SDLF was so excited to present the certificates today at California Special Districts Association's Special District Leadership Academy in San Rafael! Congrats! 🎉

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Mesa Water on earning two prestigious honors from the Special District Leadership Foundation—the Transparency Certificate of Excellence and District of Distinction Accreditation! These recognitions reflect the District's outstanding commitment to transparency, sound governance, and excellence in serving its community. Thank you to the Board of Directors and staff for setting a high standard for special district leadership. Well deserved!

07/01/2026

🦅Honoring Independence Day with Leadership and Learning Opportunities🦅

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day and the communities we serve, SDLF is proud to support the continued growth of special district leaders through scholarship opportunities designed for elected officials, appointed officials, and staff.

From leadership development programs to conferences and professional training, SDLF Scholarships help make valuable educational opportunities more accessible.

Invest in your future while continuing to make a difference in your community! Learn more about available scholarships and apply today: www.sdlf.org/scholarships

06/30/2026

We are pleased to provide scholarships for this week's California Special Districts Association General Manager Leadership Summit through our Education Allowance Fund, New General Manager Scholarship and in partnership with Five Star Bank that supports special districts with its Emerging Leaders Scholarship. Thank you to all who attended this year!

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San Diego, CA

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916-231-2939

Website

http://www.sdlf.org/

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