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Special District Leadership Foundation

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

06/17/2026

🌟 Advance Your Leadership with the CSDM Program 🌟

The Certified Special District Manager (CSDM) program through the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) recognizes special district professionals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in leadership, integrity, governance, and effective management.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and learn more about the CSDM program today. https://www.sdlf.org/programs/certified-special-district-manager

06/10/2026

📢Are your SDLF Programs Due for Renewal?📢

If your district’s Transparency Certificate of Excellence or District of Distinction recognition is up for renewal, now is the time to submit your completed application and supporting documentation to [email protected].

These programs highlight your district’s commitment to transparency, good governance, and district excellence.

Not sure when your renewal is due? Contact [email protected] for assistance and additional information.

06/03/2026

💰Invest in your professional growth with SDLF Scholarships!💰

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your industry knowledge, or connect with peers from across California, SDLF scholarships can help make those opportunities more accessible.

Apply today! https://www.sdlf.org/scholarships

05/26/2026

Congratulations to the Alameda County Water District for earning their Special District Leadership Foundation District of Distinction Accreditation - Platinum Level and their District Transparency Certificate of Excellence Renewal! 🏆

05/15/2026

🎉SDLF congratulates United Water Conservation District on receiving the District of Distinction Certificate! CSDA Board of Director, Elaine Magner, and PAFC, Richelle Noroyan, were thrilled to present the certificate to the staff and board at their recent meeting. 🎉

05/06/2026

Yee haw 🤠- mosey on down to the SDLF booth at the ACWA conference in Sacramento!

04/28/2026

Congratulations to the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority on their SDLF Transparency Certificate of Excellence! 🙌

04/22/2026

🎉SDLF congratulates Stockton East Water for earning their Transparency Certificate of Excellence!🎉

It is now more important than ever for local governments especially special districts, to be open and accessible to the public. The Special District Leadership Foundation’s Transparency Certificate of Excellence showcases the many steps your district takes to show it is available and transparent to the constituents and customers you serve.

https://www.sdlf.org/programs/transparency

04/20/2026

🎉SDLF congratulates Mesa Water for earning the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence! 🎉

It was great to present the certificate at the 2026 Special Districts Legislative Days!
https://www.sdlf.org/programs/transparency

04/16/2026

Olivenhain Municipal Water District had a double SDLF presentation, as Director Ebin Lanfried earned the Certificate in Special District Governance and OMWD achieved District of Distinction Platinum Level! Only 14 special districts in the state of CA are platinum. Congratulations!

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916-231-2939

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http://www.sdlf.org/

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