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CSAC Issues Response to Governor's May Budget Revision

May 14 -- Governor Brown released today his May Revision of the proposed 2012-13 budget which contains reductions in programs and services counties provide to 38 million Californians.

"Governor Brown demonstrated once again his commitment to counties by staying true to his vow to sustain funding for realignment," said Mike McGowan, CSAC President and Yolo County Supervisor. "Our partnership with this administration remains strong and together we will work to right this ship of state."

"As the Governor said today, government is not an abstract," said Paul McIntosh, CSAC Executive Director. "For counties, it's a nurse visiting an elderly shut-in, a probation officer monitoring a violent offender, or a social worker ensuring a child is safe in foster care. The cuts the Governor proposes are going to have a measurable impact to our citizens. Only a balanced approach -- cuts and revenues along with constitutional protections -- can begin to bring stability to counties and ensure they can continue to provide the vital services 38 million Californians depend on."

For CSAC's analysis of the 2012-13 May Revision, please read our latest Budget Action Bulletin.
Governor, Senate Leaders to Speak at CSAC Legislative Conference

May 11 -- Governor Jerry Brown and Senate leaders will address county officials during the upcoming CSAC Legislative Conference. The Governor is set to speak during the conference's luncheon program, while Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff will kick off the morning General Session.  Diane Cummins, special advisor to the Governor, will also speak at the morning session.

Advance registration for the conference ends this Friday. After this date, attendees can register on site.

CSAC's upcoming Legislative Conference, which comes just two weeks after the release of the budget May Revise, will provide county officials with the latest information on, and explanation of, key issues that will have a significant impact on county budgets and programs for years to come. You will have an opportunity to participate in important dialogue, help shape key policy, and to listen, learn -- and be heard.

To learn more about the conference, click here.

To register online, click here.