Online registration for the SDA Annual Conference is right around the corner! The conference will be held at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center September 22-24, 2010. This year’s theme is “Creating the Future, Leading the Way.” SDA knows that districts are successful because of the hard work and dedication of district board members, managers and staff members. The goal of this conference is to supply the tools needed to prepare for the challenges and successes ahead.

The SDA Board of Directors today unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101. These three ballot issues would prevent Colorado’s special districts, and state and local governments from providing the essential services citizens want and need.

 SDA is actively working with our partners in local government and the business community to educate the public on the damage these initiatives will cause if they pass in November.

SDA is currently working on an in-depth research project, examining the history of special districts in Colorado. The research will be finalized and published in September 2010. The report will include information about:

The Denver Post published an Opinion piece discussing U.S. Senate Bill 3194 which would essentially create mandatory collective bargaining, and negatively impact local government. SDA has actively opposed S. 3194.  

Senate Bill 3194, also known as the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, was re-introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. S. 3194 is identical to S. 1611, which was introduced last year, and closely mirrors H.R. 413, which is the House version of the bill.