Last week, along with several CARPD board members and staff, we spent a day at the California state Capitol speaking with legislators and key state agency staff about current legislative challenges and opportunities. As I was traveling north to Sacramento from Thousand Oaks, and again while I was walking around the Capitol grounds, I was reflecting on how I happened to be a participant in this…

The CARPD Board of Directors had another successful day at the Capitol! On March 13, 2024, CARPD Board Members spent the day meeting with several legislators and legislative staff including Assemblymember Juan Carrillo,  Assembly Committee on Local Government; Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco, Assembly  Committee on Local Government, author of AB 817; Assemblymember Lori Wilson, Assembly Committee on…

We are excited for the CARPD Conference being held in the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country!  Registration closes soon and you won’t want to miss out! CLICK HERE to complete the Registration Form for the 2024 Conference

Every year at the Annual Conference, CARPD honors excellence in the field by recognizing the winners of its esteemed Awards of Distinction. CARPD will be continuing its tradition by awarding Member  Districts, Board Members, Staff Members, and Community members who -- by parks and rec standards -- have really "knocked it out of the park!"

On September 30, 2023, Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, which requires all employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). The law takes effect on July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA is responsible for enforcing the requirements of SB 553, which is now codified in California Labor Code Section 6401.9.

RPPG is closely monitoring and providing updates for bills on which the Association has adopted a position.

As we do every year during the CARPD General Membership Meeting, the CARPD Board of Directors Election is scheduled to take place on May 22, 2025 at the Conference in the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, California.  In accordance with CARPD Bylaws, Member Districts with qualified candidates interested in serving on the Board of Directors are invited to submit nominees for the ballot by…

CARPD is a proud Partner of the 2025 Special Districts Legislative Days, scheduled for May 20 - 21 at the  Sheraton Grand Sacramento, an interactive and informative two-day legislative conference in our State’s Capitol.