Newsletter Archive
Newsletter Archive
Browse past issues of SDA News going back several years. For articles that aren't part of a monthly issue, see the Article Archive.
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2026
Oct 2026
2026 October/November SDA Newsletter
View issue →- Another Impressive Turnout for the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- This Year’s Conference and Keynote Speakers Were Inspiring and Thought-Provoking!
- Congratulations to the 2026 SDA Annual Award Winners!
- Our Sponsors and Exhibitors Play a Key Role in the Success of the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- Get to Know the Grant Funding Available for Special Districts Through SIPA
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With… Incident Trend Analysis
- 2027 SDA Membership Renewal Opening Soon…Online Only!
- Have You Ever Thought About Joining the SDA Leadership Academy?
Aug 2026
2026 August/September SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA CEO
- The Top 10 Things to Remember for the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- The SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It So It’s Time to Check Out the Breakout Sessions We Have Planned!
- A Special Thanks to SDA’s Platinum Sponsors!
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Proposed Rule for Federal Grants Could Impact Districts
- Rising Healthcare Costs: Understanding the Drivers and Finding Sustainable Solutions
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Excavation Safety Training
- Don’t Forget to Check Out the New 2026 SDA Board Member Manual!
- October 15 Budget Deadline Quickly Approaching!
Jul 2026
2026 July SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA Chief Executive Officer
- Did You Know that the 2026 SDA Annual Conference is Just Two Months Away? Now’s the Time to Start Making Your Plans to Join Us!
- Don’t Miss These Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- 2026 Legislative Session: Review and Perspectives
- The NSDA Webinar Series is Designed Just for You!
- Welcome New SDA Members
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Fall Protection Training
- Join Us on July 14 to Learn All About Our New Metro District Manager Certification Program!
- OMB Proposes Major Overhaul of Federal Grant Rules
Jun 2026
2026 June SDA News
View issue →- There’s Still Time to Register for the 2026 SDA Annual Regional Workshops…But Don’t Wait Any Longer!
- Mark Your Calendars and Start Making Your Plans…It’s Almost Time for the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- Special District Leaders from Across the United States Visit Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Districts on a National Level
- Important Reminders About Budgets and Budget Amendments
- A Super El Niño is in the Forecast. Here’s What that Means for Colorado.
- It’s June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
- The Full 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up Will be Available after July 1!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Lockout Tagout Demonstrations
- The Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool Has Launched a New Podcast!
- You Will Lose Your 25% Discount if You Don’t Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1…So Don’t Delay!
May 2026
2026 May SDA News
View issue →- We’ll See You Soon at the…2026 SDA Annual Regional Workshops!
- Special Districts: The Heart of the Trust Equation
- The Evolution of the Hartsel Fire Protection District
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…CDOT Flagger Training
- Join Us for Our End of the Session Legislative Briefing on May 19!
- Are You a Small District in Need of Funding Assistance for ADA Website Accessibility Costs?
- Make Sure to Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1…or You Will Lose Your 25% Discount!
Apr 2026
2026 April SDA News
View issue →- 2026 SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Headed to a Town Near You!
- SDA Legislative Briefings
- Year Two of the Designated Election Official Fellowship is Underway
- South Metro Fire Rescue: Protecting One in Every 10 Coloradans
- It’s Almost Time to Submit Your Nominations for the 2026 SDA Annual Awards!
- Welcome New SDA Members
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Playground Inspections
- Metro District Manager Certification Program Being Developed
- Lessons on Local Government (LOLG) Welcomes New Program Director
Mar 2026
2026 March SDA News
View issue →- Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Join Us… The SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Headed Your Way in June with Information You Need!
- Don’t Forget to Submit Your Ideas for Breakout Sessions for the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- Are You a Small District in Need of Funding Assistance for ADA Website Accessibility Costs?
- Get to Know Megan Wagner, Our New Governmental Affairs Specialist
- How Northern Water Supports Special Districts in Saving Water and Reducing Costs
- Registration is Now Open for the 2026 Water Fluency Program!
- Join Us in Welcoming the 2026 Leadership Academy Fellows!
- March 31 is the Deadline to Submit Videos for the Districts Make the Difference Contest!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With… Hazard Recognition Consultation and Training
- Exemption from Audit Application Deadline is March 31
Feb 2026
2026 February SDA News
View issue →- You Only Have Until March 1 to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership!
- The Future of Passenger Rail Service on the Front Range
- The Colorado Cooperation Conference: A Unique Gathering of Statewide Thought Leaders
- We Want to Hear from You… Submit Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2026 SDA Annual Conference!
- Attention, Associate Members! Exhibitor Space for the 2026 SDA Annual Conference Opens February 18!
- We’ll See You in June at the SDA Annual Regional Workshops!
- Grants Now Available for ADA Accessible Website Compliance and PDF Remediation!
- Standard IRS Mileage Rate Increases for 2026
- Districts Make the Difference Video Contest is Back!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With… Safety Consultations and Trainings
- Stay Ahead with the 2026 SDA Legislative Briefings!
Jan 2026
2026 January SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry
- Keep These Items in Mind as the New Year Begins
- Beginning of the Year Refresher on Executive Sessions
- 2026 Legislative Preview: Perspectives from a Cloudy Crystal Ball
- Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance
- Fire Districts Use Different Strategies to Win November Elections
- There’s an Easy Way to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership Renewal!
- Would You Like to Be a Speaker or Exhibitor at the 2026 SDA Annual Conference?
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With… Vector Solutions for Fire and EMS
- Join Us on January 20 for Our First SDA Legislative Briefing of 2026!
2025
Dec 2025
2025 December SDA News
View issue →- Thank You, SDA Members!
- Andy Bass to Lead South Suburban Park and Recreation District
- 2026 Calendar of Statutory Deadlines
- Renew Your SDA Membership Today and Receive a 25% Discount!
- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 20!
- Deadline to File Your Transparency Notice is January 15
- Grants Now Available for Website Compliance and ADA PDF Remediation!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With… Discount Vendors
- Welcome New SDA Members
Oct 2025
2025 October-November SDA News
View issue →- Celebrating 50 Years of Service—Thank You, SDA Team
- A Record Number of Attendees Were on Hand to Help Us Celebrate Our Golden Jubilee at the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
- 2025 Conference Keynote Speakers—Insightful and Thought-Provoking
- Congratulations to the 2025 SDA Annual Award Winners!
- Congratulations to the 2025 James T. Walker Leadership Scholarship Winner!
- A Big Thank You to the SDA Annual Conference Volunteers!
- Unused Food from SDA Annual Conference Donated to Local Community
- Sponsors and Exhibitors Play a Key Role in the Success of the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
- Have You Ever Thought About Joining the SDA Leadership Academy?
- 2026 SDA Membership Renewal Opening Soon… Online Only!
Aug 2025
2025 August/September SDA News
View issue →- Help Us Celebrate Our Golden Jubilee at the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
- The SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It So It’s Time to Check Out the Breakout Sessions We Have Planned!
- Don’t Forget to Check Out the New 2025 SDA Board Member Manual!
- Dum-Dum Board Returns to 2018 SDA Annual Conference! (reprint from 2018)
- New SDA Member Benefit: Free Amazon Business Prime
- October 15 Budget Deadline Quickly Approaching!
Jul 2025
2025 July SDA News
View issue →- The SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It… Now’s the Time to Start Making Your Plans to Join Us!
- Don’t Miss These Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
- New Conference Forum Format for Our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
- A Special Thanks to SDA’s Platinum Sponsors!
- 1975 Fun Facts
- The Origin of Special District Management Companies in Colorado (reprint from 2015)
- Reflecting on the 2025 Legislative Session
- Scholarship Winners Announced in Districts Make The Difference Student Video Contest
- What Makes a Board Effective?
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…OnSolve by Crisis24 Mass Notification System
- Free Amazon Business Prime is Now Available for SDA Members!
- Welcome New SDA Members
Jun 2025
2025 June SDA News
View issue →- There’s Still Time to Register for the 2025 SDA Annual Regional Workshops… But Don’t Wait Any Longer!
- Top 10 Things to Remember for the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
- You’ve Won Your Election and Now You’re a Special District Board Member… What Are Your Next Steps?
- Free Amazon Business Prime is Now Available for SDA Members!
- Don’t Forget to Update Your Board Information and Share Your Election Results!
- Election Corner
- It’s June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
- Join Us on July 1 for the 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar!
- Mr. Evan Goulding to Be the New SDA Executive Director (reprint from 1991)
- 1975 Fun Facts
- You Will Lose Your 25% Discount if You Don’t Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1… So Don’t Delay!
- Follow These Rules for a Proper Executive Session
May 2025
2025 May SDA News
View issue →- We’ll See You Soon at the 2025 SDA Annual Regional Workshops!
- Special Districts: The Heart of the Trust Equation—Local Governance in America
- Election Corner
- You Have 30 Days to Take Care of These Oath and Bond Requirements for Your New Board Members
- A Quick Refresher on Officers of the Board
- Maintaining Native Areas: Beauty and Resource Conservation, Fire Mitigation
- Make Sure to Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1… or You Will Lose Your 25% Discount!
- It’s Almost June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Vector SDS Digital Safety Data Sheets
- Save the Date for the 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar!
Apr 2025
2025 April SDA News
View issue →- 2025 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Headed to a Town Near You!
- Amendment One (reprint from 1993)
- Election Corner
- SDA Legislative Briefings: Your All-in-One Place for Legislative Information and Discussion
- Election Judges and Watchers: Who are They and What Can They Do?
- 2025 Leadership Academy Kicks Off with Special Guest Speaker!
- It’s Almost Time to Submit Your Nominations for the 2025 SDA Annual Awards!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Sign In Solutions
- 1975 Fun Facts
Mar 2025
2025 March SDA News
View issue →- The SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Headed Your Way in June with Information You Need!
- Tax Reform (reprint from 1991)
- 1975 Fun Facts
- Exemption from Audit Application Deadline March 31
- 10 Ways to Stay Safe Online in the Age of AI: A Guide for Colorado Special Districts
- Election Corner
- Outsourced Accounting Services: What Every Special District Needs to Know
- Garry Briese Has Retired After More Than Eleven Years as the Executive Director of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs
- Districts Make the Difference Video Contest is Back!
- Don’t Forget to Send Us Your Ideas for Breakout Sessions for the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Safety Consultations and Trainings
- Welcome New SDA Members
Feb 2025
2025 February SDA News
View issue →- Amazing Growth, Amazing Times: SDA’s First 50 Years
- National Special Districts Association Launches to Unify 40,000 Special Districts Across the Country
- Election Corner
- Attention, Associate Members! Exhibitor Space for the 2025 SDA Annual Conference Opens February 19!
- Exciting News: SDA Revives Park and Recreation Benchmarking Initiative
- We’ll See You in June at the SDA Annual Regional Workshops!
- Now’s a Great Time to Start Listening In on the 2025 SDA Legislative Briefings!
- You Only Have Until March 1 to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership!
- Compliance with the Fair Campaign Practices Act
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Grant Programs
- Standard IRS Mileage Rate Increases for 2025
- We Want to Hear from You—Submit Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2025 SDA Annual Conference!
Jan 2025
2025 January SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA CEO
- Where Were You in 1975?
- SDA’s Mission and Goals Continue to Serve as a Guide for the Organization
- Election Corner
- Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance
- 2025 Legislative Preview
- Beginning of the Year Refresher on Executive Sessions
- 2025 SDA Legislative Briefings Kick Off on January 14!
- Would You Like to Be a Speaker or Exhibitor at the 2025 SDA Annual Conference?
- There’s an Easy Way to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership Renewal!
- Keep These Items in Mind as the New Year Begins
- Building a Lasting Network: The DEO Fellows’ Journey
2024
Dec 2024
2024 December SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA CEO
- Deadline to File Your Transparency Notice is January 15
- May 6, 2025 Regular Mail Ballot Election Calendar
- 2025 Calendar of Statutory Deadlines
- May 6, 2025 Regular Polling Place Election Calendar
- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 14!
- Renew Your SDA Membership Today and Receive a 25% Discount!
- Balancing Transparency and Compliance: Lessons from Colorado Special Districts
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Vector Check It
- A New Adventure Begins for Dianne Criswell
- Welcome New SDA Members
Oct 2024
2024 October/November SDA News
View issue →- Largest Attendance on Record at the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- A Big Thank You to the SDA Annual Conference Volunteers!
- 2024 Conference Keynote Speakers Were Insightful and Informative!
- Congratulations to the 2024 SDA Annual Award Winners!
- Sponsors and Exhibitors Play a Key Role in the Success of the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Driver Training and Motor Vehicle Reporting
- Have You Ever Thought About Joining the SDA Leadership Academy?
- What is the Latest Status of the Federal Special District Grant Accessibility Act (H.R. 7525)?
Aug 2024
2024 August/September SDA News
View issue →- You Don’t Want to Miss this Year’s SDA Annual Conference!
- The SDA Annual Conference is Right Around the Corner! Here’s a Preview of the Breakout Sessions!
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Training Credit Discount Program
- October 15 Budget Deadline Quickly Approaching!
- Eric Bergman Joins Division of Local Government as New Director
Jul 2024
2024 July SDA News
View issue →- Did You Know that the SDA Annual Conference is Just Over Two Months Away? Now is the Time to Start Making Your Plans to Join Us!
- Check Out These Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- A Special Thanks to SDA’s Platinum Sponsors!
- A Look Back at the Legislative Session that Was
- Important Reminders Regarding the Public Deposit Protection Act (PDPA)
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Training Credit Discount Program
- NSDC Announces Chantal Unfug as New Federal Advocacy Director
Jun 2024
2024 June SDA News
View issue →- There’s Still Time to Register for the 2024 SDA Annual Regional Workshops…But Don’t Delay!
- The Top 10 Things to Remember for the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- Congratulations to This Year’s Districts Make the Difference Video Contest Winners!
- Join Us on June 26 for the 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar!
- U.S. House of Representatives Approves the Special District Grant Accessibility Act
- What Special Districts Should Know about…Direct Pay (Elective Pay) Clean Energy Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
- It’s June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Vector Solutions LMS for Water and Wastewater
- You Will Lose Your 25% Discount if You Don’t Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1…So Don’t Delay!
- Welcome New SDA Members
May 2024
2024 May SDA News
View issue →- Join Us on May 22 for Our Newly-Created DEO Introduction Workshop!
- We’ll See You Soon at the 2024 SDA Annual Regional Workshops!
- Save the Date for the 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar!
- Make Sure to Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1…or You Will Lose Your 25% Discount!
- It’s Almost June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
- Elizabeth Fire Protection District Offers Free, Virtual Leadership Training for Firefighters
- Court Cases of Significance: Young v. Colorado Department of Corrections and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…HR Helpline, CPS HR Consulting, and Pre-Loss Legal
- Don’t Forget to Submit Your Nominations for the 2024 SDA Annual Awards!
Apr 2024
2024 April SDA News
View issue →- 2024 SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Preparing to Hit the Road in June with a New Format and New Information!
- Join Us on May 22 for Our Newly-Created DEO Introduction Workshop!
- Communications is an Operational Imperative for Special Districts
- 2024 SDA Student Video Contest is Underway!
- It’s Almost Time to…Submit Your Nominations for the 2024 SDA Annual Awards!
- New Pikes Peak Regional Fire Academy: Innovative Partnership Among Three Agencies in El Paso County
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…HELIXintel Equipment Breakdown Management
- 2024 Leadership Academy Kicks Off with Special Guest Speaker
- Don’t Miss Our Website Accessibility Workshop on April 10!
Mar 2024
2024 March SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA CEO
- Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Join Us…The SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Headed Your Way in June with a New Format and Information You Need!
- Answers to Your Questions on the Bidding Process
- New Executive Director Joins Colorado Counties, Inc.
- 2024 Website Accessibility Checklist
- Colorado State Conservation Board Supporting Community-Driven Conservation
- Center & Rio Grande Conservation Districts Partner to Test Large-Scale Conservation Irrigation Practices
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…eRisk Hub & Quiet Audit Cyber Assessments
- Amicus Advocacy Update: Court of Appeals Decision on Executive Sessions and Attorney-Client Communications
- Don’t Forget to Send Us Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- Welcome New SDA Members
Feb 2024
2024 February SDA News
View issue →- We Want to Hear from You…Submit Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2024 SDA Annual Conference!
- Exhibitor Space for the 2024 SDA Annual Conference Opens February 21!
- House Bill 23B-1003 - Property Tax Commission: In Search of a Solution to Property Taxes
- Western Slope coalition strikes historic $98.5M deal with Xcel for Colorado River water rights
- Registration for the 2024 Water Fluency Program Opens Soon!
- Governor Polis Announces Technical Assistance Program for Local Governments, Tribes, and Special Districts
- Making the Most of Your CSD Pool Membership With…Drain Facts—A Sewer Backup Informational Campaign
- Lessons on Local Government Helping to Increase Civic Literacy
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs Welcomes a New Executive Director
- You Only Have Until March 1 to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership!
- Standard IRS Mileage Rate Increases for 2024
Jan 2024
2024 January SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA CEO
- Keep These Items in Mind as the New Year Begins
- Dee Wisor Has Retired after 50 Years of Legal Practice!
- 2024 Legislative Preview and Brief Overview of the 2023 Special Session
- Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance
- Beginning of the Year Refresher on Executive Sessions
- The National Western Stock Show: Fascinating Past, Bold Future
- Wide Range of Membership Benefits Available at No Additional Cost to CSD Pool Members
- Would You Like to Be a Speaker or Exhibitor at the 2024 SDA Annual Conference?
- There’s an Easy Way to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership Renewal!
- SDA Legislative Briefings Will Begin January 23!
2023
Dec 2023
2023 December SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA Executive Director
- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 23!
- Deadline to File Your Transparency Notice is January 15
- 2024 Calendar of Statutory Deadlines
- Overview of Changes to Federal and State Employment and Labor Laws in 2023
- Renew Your SDA Membership Today and Receive a 25% Discount!
- Welcome New SDA Members
Oct 2023
2023 October/November SDA News
View issue →- The 2023 SDA Annual Conference was One of Our Biggest Ever!
- Unused Food from SDA Annual Conference Donated to Local Community
- 2023 Conference Keynote Speakers Were Insightful and Informative!
- Congratulations to the 2023 SDA Annual Award Winners!
- A Big Thank You to the SDA Annual Conference Volunteers!
- Congratulations to the 2023 James T. Walker Leadership Scholarship Winner!
- Sponsors and Exhibitors Play a Key Role in the Success of the 2023 SDA Annual Conference!
- Colorado Energy Office Implementing New Clean Air Program
- 2024 SDA Leadership Academy Applications Available Soon
- SDA Formally Opposes Proposition HH
- 2024 SDA Membership Renewal Opening Soon…Online Only!
- Colorado Municipal League Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary!
Aug 2023
2023 August/September SDA News
View issue →- This Year’s SDA Annual Conference is One You Don’t Want to Miss!
- The SDA Annual Conference is Right Around the Corner! Here’s a Preview of the Breakout Sessions!
- Metro Districts Score a Win During the 2023 Legislative Session
- October 15 Budget Deadline Quickly Approaching!
- Don’t Forget to Check Out the New 2023 SDA Board Member Manual!
Jul 2023
2023 July SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA Executive Director
- Did You Know that the SDA Annual Conference is Just Over Two Months Away? Now is the Time to Start Making Your Plans to Join Us!
- Check Out These Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2023 SDA Annual Conference!
- A Special Thanks to SDA’s Platinum Sponsors!
- 2023 Legislature and Legislation Summary
Jun 2023
2023 June SDA News
View issue →- Ask SDA: What Are Qualities That Can Contribute to an Effective Board of Directors?
- You’ve Won Your Election and Now You’re a Special District Board Member…What Are Your Next Steps?
- There’s Still Time to Register for the 2023 SDA Annual Regional Workshops…But Don’t Delay!
- Election Corner
- Don’t Forget to Update Your Board Information and Share Your Election Results!
- The 2024 State Revolving Fund Eligibility Survey is Open Until June 30
- You Will Lose Your 25% Discount if You Don’t Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1…So Don’t Delay!
- 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar on June 27!
- Mark Your Calendars and Start Making Your Plans…The 2023 SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It!
- SDA and the National Special Districts Coalition Head to Washington, DC to Advocate for Special District Priorities
- Welcome New SDA Members
May 2023
2023 May SDA News
View issue →- Georgia Kraemer, a Mainstay at SDA for Nearly Two Decades, Has Passed Away
- Ask Ann: What Kind of Oath Do I Need for My Newly Elected Board Members? And What Is a Surety Bond?
- Election Corner
- 2023 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Are Coming Your Way Soon!
- A Quick Refresher on Officers of the Board
- Follow These Rules for a Proper Executive Session
- It’s Almost June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
- Make Sure to Pay Your SDA Renewal by July 1…or You Will Lose Your 25% Discount!
- Save the Date for the 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar!
- Don’t Forget to Submit Your Nominations for the 2023 SDA Annual Awards!
Apr 2023
2023 April SDA News
View issue →- Tom Grimshaw, Co-Founder of SDA, Passes Away Peacefully at Age 90
- Q&A: Is There a Limit on the Late Fees Special Districts May Charge?
- SDA Board of Directors Update
- It’s Almost Time to Submit Your Nominations for the 2023 SDA Annual Awards!
- 2023 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Headed to a Town Near You!
- Election Corner
- Election Judge Training is Coming Soon!
- Understanding and Planning for Congressional ‘Earmark’ Opportunities
- “Moving in the Right Direction” Eaton Area Park and Recreation District
- Safety Consultations and Training Available for CSD Pool Members
- SDA Board Member, Ronda Lobato, Honored as a Community Water Hero by the Colorado Water Conservation Board
Mar 2023
2023 March SDA News
View issue →- Q&A: What Is Included in a District’s Required Annual Audit?
- 2023 SDA Student Video Contest is Underway!
- Save the Date… Colorado Broadband Summit!
- Don’t Forget to Send Us Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2023 SDA Annual Conference!
- Election Corner
- Election Judges and Watchers: Who Are They and What Can They Do?
- Mark Your Calendars for After the May Elections… SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Coming in June!
- Local Government FAMLI Opt Out Extended to March 31
- Legal Issue Update: Reviving Claims Barred by the Statute of Limitations
- Welcome New SDA Members
Feb 2023
2023 February SDA News
View issue →- Q&A: For Special District Elections, Who Is an “Eligible Elector”?
- Additional Election Trainings Scheduled for February and March!
- We Want to Hear from You… Submit Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2023 SDA Annual Conference!
- Compliance with the Fair Campaign Practices Act
- State Minimum Wage for 2023
- Update on Colorado’s COVID Supplemental Leave Law
- Election Corner
- 2023 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Coming in June!
- Colorado Project Accelerator Applications are Now Open Through the WaterNow Alliance!
- Learn More about the Local Match Grant Program from DOLA!
- Standard IRS Mileage Rate Increases for 2023
- You Only Have Until March 1 to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership!
Jan 2023
2023 January SDA News
View issue →- Q&A: What Public Policy Is Served by Limiting Governmental Liability?
- Mark Your Calendars Now for Our Upcoming Election Trainings!
- 2023 Legislative Preview…and a Look-Back at the 2022 General Election
- SDA Legislative Briefings Will Begin January 24!
- Election Corner
- Special Grants and Project Funding Tools Available for Colorado’s Special Districts
- Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance
- Beginning of the Year Refresher on Executive Sessions
- Keep These Items in Mind as the New Year Begins
- Did You Know that You Can Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership Renewal?
- Would You Like to Be a Speaker or Exhibitor at the 2023 SDA Annual Conference?
2022
Dec 2022
2022 December SDA News
View issue →- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 24!
- Are You Interested in Serving on the SDA Board of Directors?
- Join Us on December 16 for the 2022 SDA Annual Meeting!
- Deadline to File Your Transparency Notice is January 15
- May 2, 2023 Regular Mail Ballot Election Calendar
- 2023 Calendar of Statutory Deadlines
- May 2, 2023 Regular Polling Place Election Calendar
- Northern Water Wins EPA WaterSense Award for Third Year
- Construction Projects: From RFP to Completion
- Welcome New SDA Members
- Renew Your SDA Membership Today and Receive a 25% Discount!
- In-Person DEO Training on January 19!
Oct 2022
2022 October/November SDA News
View issue →- One of the Largest Turnouts on Record for the 2022 SDA Annual Conference!
- 2022 Conference Keynote Speakers Were Inspiring and Educational!
- Congratulations to the 2022 James T. Walker Leadership Scholarship Winner!
- Congratulations to the 2022 SDA Annual Award Winners!
- Sponsors and Exhibitors Play a Key Role in the Success of the 2022 SDA Annual Conference!
- 2023 SDA Leadership Academy Applications Available Soon
- A Big Thank You to the SDA Annual Conference Volunteers!
- Preparing for FAMLI: Local Governments
- 2023 SDA Membership Renewal Opening Soon Online!
Aug 2022
2022 August/September SDA News
View issue →- This Year’s SDA Annual Conference is One You Don’t Want to Miss!
- The SDA Annual Conference is Right Around the Corner! Here’s a Preview of the Breakout Sessions!
- Take Action to Plan or Opt-Out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program by Fall 2022
- Water ‘22 Campaign Going Strong!
- Don’t Forget to Check Out the New 2022 SDA Board Member Manual!
- October 15 Budget Deadline Quickly Approaching!
- Save the Date for the 2022 Small Communities Workshop!
Jul 2022
2022 July SDA News
View issue →- The SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It… Now’s the Time to Start Making Your Plans to Join Us!
- Check Out These Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2022 SDA Annual Conference!
- A Special Thanks to SDA’s Platinum Sponsors!
- National Coalition Focuses on Resilience, Mitigation Policies Ahead of National Districts Action Week
- Grant Calendar
Jun 2022
2022 June SDA News
View issue →- A Tribute to J. Evan Goulding
- The Real J. Evan Goulding… as Described by Two of the Women Who Knew Him Well: His Wife, Eileen Goulding, and His Business “Partner,” Donna Alengi
- Election Corner
- Don’t Forget to Update Your Board Information in the SDA Database Following the May Election!
- You’ve Won Your Election and Now You’re a Special District Board Member… What Are Your Next Steps?
- Wellington Fire Receives Federal Grant to Fund Peer Support Program
- There’s Still Time to Register for the 2022 SDA Annual Regional Workshops…But Don’t Delay!
- Mark Your Calendars and Start Making Your Plans… The 2022 SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It!
- Welcome New SDA Members
May 2022
2022 May SDA News
View issue →- SDA Annual Regional Workshops Headed to a Town Near You!
- Q&A: What Kind of Oath Do Newly Elected Board Members Need, and What Is a Surety Bond?
- Save the Date for the 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar!
- Find Out How the State Revolving Fund Program and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Can Help Your District!
- Districts Make the Difference Video Contest Comes to Colorado!
- House Bill 22-1087 Clarifies Board Member Compensation and PERA
- Election Corner
- Follow These Rules for a Proper Executive Session
- Stay Up to Date on the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
- A Quick Refresher on Officers of the Board
- SDA Member Fire District Receives Congressionally Directed Spending Funds
- It’s Almost June…Is Your Audit Report Complete?
Apr 2022
2022 April SDA News
View issue →- 2022 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Headed to a Town Near You!
- Q&A: What Is Included in a District’s Required Annual Audit?
- Election Corner
- Election Judge Training is Coming Soon!
- Mile High Flood District Works to Mitigate Damage from the Marshall Fire
- Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool Welcomes New Board Member
- USDA-Rural Development: A Strong Partner for Rural Colorado
- Master of Public Administration Program at Adams State University Recruiting a New Cohort
- New Civil Liability Per Senate Bill 21-088
- It’s Almost Time to Submit Your Nominations for the 2022 SDA Annual Awards!
Mar 2022
2022 March SDA News
View issue →- Q&A: What Is an Election Judge and a Watcher? Who Are They and What Can They Do?
- Election Corner
- Mark Your Calendars for After the May Elections… SDA Annual Regional Workshops are Coming in June!
- Why Prepare for Landscape Season Now?
- Navigating Web Accessibility for All
- We Want to Hear from You… Send Us Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2022 SDA Annual Conference!
- Governor Polis and Water Education Colorado Launch Water ‘22 Initiative to Implore Coloradans to Conserve and Protect Water Amidst Historic Drought, Fires
- Important Updates on the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI)
- Welcome New SDA Members
- GOCO’s 2021 Annual Report Now Available
Feb 2022
2022 February SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA Executive Director
- It’s Almost Time to Submit Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2022 SDA Annual Conference!
- Q&A: Since My District Is a Local Government, Are We Protected by Law from Being Sued?
- Election Corner
- Compliance with the Fair Campaign Practices Act
- Lauri Dannemiller, Executive Director of Apex Park and Recreation District, Passes Away
- Fake News: How to Plan for It, How to Combat It
- Highlands Ranch Metro District Pays Off All Outstanding Debt
- Don’t Miss Your Chance to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership!
- 2022 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Still Planned for June!
- Registration is Now Open for the 2022 Water Fluency Program!
- Learn More about Available Funding for Broadband
Jan 2022
2022 January SDA News
View issue →- Don’t Miss the Chance to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership Renewal!
- Q&A: What Duties Must a Special District Board Take Care of Entering 2022?
- Bonus Q&A: Can You Please Provide a Refresher on the Use of Executive Sessions?
- Election Corner
- Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance
- National Special Districts Coalition Closes its First Year, Looks to 2022
- SDA and the National Special Districts Coalition Advance Federal Priorities for Special Districts in Series of Congressional Meetings
- 2022 Legislative Preview: They’re Coming Back!
- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 25!
2021
Dec 2021
2021 December SDA News
View issue →- Renew Your SDA Membership Today and Receive a 25% Discount!
- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 25!
- Welcome New SDA Members
- Origination Platform Built for Efficient Muni Financing
- Congratulations to the 2021 SDA Leadership Academy Fellows!
- May 3, 2022 Regular Mail Ballot Election Calendar
- 2022 Calendar of Statutory Deadlines
- May 3, 2022 Regular Polling Place Election Calendar
- Deadline to File Your Transparency Notice is January 15
- Q&A: How Does a District Dispose of Old, Outdated, or Unused Capital Equipment or Assets?
- Ask Evan 2021 Recap
Oct 2021
2021 October/November SDA News
View issue →- 2022 SDA Membership Renewal Opening Soon!
- Thrilled to Be Back In-Person for the 2021 SDA Annual Conference!
- 2021 Conference Keynote Speakers Are Perfect Complement to Breakout Sessions!
- Congratulations to the 2021 SDA Annual Award Winners!
- Congratulations to the 2021 James T. Walker Leadership Scholarship Winner!
- A Big Thank You to the SDA Annual Conference Volunteers!
- Sponsors and Exhibitors Play a Key Role in the Success of the 2021 SDA Annual Conference!
- Q&A: If a District Wants to Have an Educational Retreat for Board Members, Is That a Public Meeting?
- 2022 SDA Leadership Academy Applications Available Soon
- Update on the Implementation of Family Leave (FAMLI) and Local Government Opt-Out
Aug 2021
2021 August/September SDA News
View issue →- This Year’s SDA Annual Conference is One You Don’t Want to Miss!
- The SDA Annual Conference is Right Around the Corner! Here’s a Preview of the Breakout Sessions!
- Revenue Impacts to Special Districts from Senate Bill 21-293 and Initiative #27
- Q&A: What Is a “Resolution” and Is There a Particular Form and Format for Drafting a Resolution?
- Sorry, No Handguns Allowed In Here
Jul 2021
2021 July SDA News
View issue →- The SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It… Now’s the Time to Start Making Your Plans to Join Us!
- A Special Thanks to SDA’s Platinum Sponsors!
- Recently Enacted Legislation Helps Local Governments Collaborate on Forest Health
- Senate Bill 21-160 Modification to Local Government Election Codes
- Q&A: What Is a TABOR Notice, How Is It Prepared, and What Must Go into It?
- Learn How to Get the Most Out of CSAFE’s Funds with Our Next Webinar on July 20!
- Temporary County Authority to Provide Property Tax Relief: What You Need to Know if Your District Has Bonded Against Property Tax
Jun 2021
2021 June SDA News
View issue →- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA Executive Director
- There’s Still Time to Register for the 2021 Virtual Annual Workshop on June 29!
- Mark Your Calendars and Start Making Your Plans… The 2021 SDA Annual Conference Will Be Here Before We Know It!
- Check Out These Keynote Speakers Who Will Be Joining Us at the 2021 SDA Annual Conference!
- After the Year of COVID, What Lies Ahead for Park and Recreation Districts?
- COLOTRUST EDGE: A New Investment Option for Colorado Special Districts
- Women in Water Scholarship Fund Supports Women Pursing Careers in the World of Water
- Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Condemning Property When in the Process of Obtaining Development Approvals
- Q&A: What Forms of Financing Are Available to Special Districts?
- Welcome New SDA Members
- 2022 State Revolving Fund Eligibility Survey Open June 1 - June 30
- It’s June Already - Is Your Audit Report Complete?
May 2021
2021 May SDA News
View issue →- Q&A: Can a District Move Money from One Line to Another and Does That Require a Budget Amendment?
- Join Us on June 29 for the 2021 Virtual Annual Workshop!
- State and Local Fiscal Aid Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- 2020 Colorado Resiliency Framework Helps Lay Groundwork for a More Resilient Future
- The Costilla County Conservancy District: Grassroots Effort to Protect Land and Water
- Northern Water’s Water Efficiency Program Aims to Do More with Less
- Registration for the 2021 Water Fluency Program is Now Open!
- It’s Time to Submit Your Nominations for the 2021 SDA Annual Awards!
Apr 2021
2021 April SDA News
View issue →- Officers for SDA Board of Directors Chosen for 2021
- Q&A: What Do You Do If a Board Member Wants to Do an End-Around the Manager or Fire Chief?
- Fire Districts Get Creative to Recruit Firefighters, EMTs
- Fire Districts Work to Help Residents During Pandemic
- 2021 SDA Annual Regional Workshop Coming to You (Virtually) on June 29!
- Facing Ethical Challenges
- Proactive Annual Lake and Pond Management: Better for the Environment and Your Wallet
- SDA Fondly Remembers Wayne Monson, Long Serving SDA Board Member
- Don’t Miss Our Budgeting and Accounting Best Practices Training on April 27!
Mar 2021
2021 March SDA News
View issue →- Last Call for Speakers and Topics for the 2021 SDA Annual Conference!
- Q&A: What Is Included in the Required Annual Audit, and Is a Broader Audit Needed?
- New Year? Time for a New Records Retention Policy
- Upcoming Local Government Meetings by DOLA Region
- Special Districts Take on Federal Policy with the National Special Districts Coalition
- Congratulations to the 2021 SDA Leadership Academy Fellows!
- 2021 Government Sector Economic Outlook
- Welcome New SDA Members
Feb 2021
2021 February SDA News
View issue →- Renew by March 1 to Receive a 25% Discount on Your SDA Membership!
- Days and Dates for the 2021 SDA Annual Conference Have Changed!
- It’s Time to Submit Your Ideas for Speakers and Topics for the 2021 SDA Annual Conference!
- 2021 SDA Annual Regional Workshops Still Planned for June!
- Q&A: Is a Financial Audit Mandatory?
- Highlands Ranch General Manager Retires after 24 Years
- Squeezed by Two Megafires: Northern Water’s Race to Save Grand Lake
- SDA’s Own Meredith Smith Quarles Elected to COLOTRUST Board of Trustees
- Standard IRS Mileage Rates Decrease for 2021
Jan 2021
2021 January SDA News
View issue →- Renew Your SDA Membership Today and Receive a 25% Discount!
- Letter from Ann Terry, SDA Executive Director
- Q&A: What Duties Must a Special District Board Take Care of Entering 2021?
- Bonus Q&A: Can You Please Provide a Refresher on the Use of Executive Sessions?
- SIPA: A State Authority that Saves Special Districts Money and Time
- Watch for Micro-Grant Information for 2021!
- Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance
- SDA Policy Team Preview of the 2021 Colorado Legislative Session
- SDA Legislative Briefings Set to Begin January 19!
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