CA ACR180

Proclaims the week of May 15-21, 2022, as Special Districts Week in California

Recognizes that over 2,000 independent special districts provide Californians with essential services including water, fire protection, electricity, parks, health care, flood protection, and transit

Notes the historical development of special districts beginning with the Turlock Irrigation District in 1887 under the Wright Act, followed by mosquito abatement districts (1915), fire protection districts (1923), recreation districts (1931), and health care districts (1945)

Emphasizes that special districts are governed by locally elected or appointed boards, remain transparent through sunshine laws requiring open meetings and public financial disclosure, and are subject to oversight by local agency formation commissions

Encourages all Californians to participate in their communities and engage civically with their local government