Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, many of you are concerned about planning for your budgets, projects and complying with regulations.  To help we’d like to hear from you.

CALL TO ACTION: We are conducting a brief survey to understand how the current federal government shutdown is affecting special purpose districts across the nation. Your feedback will help us share the real-world impacts with federal policymakers, strengthen our advocacy on behalf of local services, and ensure that the unique needs of special districts are clearly understood in Washington, D.C.

Deadline November 7th EOB. This survey should take 3–5 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential and reported only in summary form.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N0tBd1Rg1wxdoUyAPcCl-aTmLvxCHjLwHuufHdgITuY/edit

Ann Terry, President, National Special Districts Association and CEO of the Special District Association of Colorado recently released this statement on the Federal shutdown.

"Special districts, along with our partners in counties, cities, and towns, serve on the front lines of local governance, delivering the essential services that millions of Americans rely on every day. From protecting public health and safety to providing clean water, power, fire protection, parks, library services that serve as information hubs for communities across the country, and infrastructure such as attainable housing, water and sewer systems, and vector control, the collective work of nearly 40,000 special districts depends on strong and consistent intergovernmental partnerships.

The ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to disrupt this foundation. When federal operations lapse, the stability of community programs, infrastructure projects, and essential services is put at risk, affecting residents in every corner of the nation.

Special districts stand united with our local government partners in calling on Congress and the Administration to act swiftly and responsibly to restore government operations. A reliable and collaborative federal partnership is essential to sustaining the services and innovation that keep our communities strong and thriving."