CSAC Supports Lake County and Its Residents
California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Advocates for County Government and Community Well-Being
CSAC visited Lake County to highlight how its programs help secure resources, improve services and ensure that our County is seen and heard at the state and federal levels.
At the Board of Supervisors’ June 10, 2025, meeting, CSAC Executive Director Graham Knaus presented the latest updates on the organization’s advocacy work. Board Chair and District 3 Supervisor Eddie Crandell noted District 2 Supervisor Bruno Sabatier and District 5 Supervisor Jessica Pyska are County representatives to CSAC.
Supervisor Sabatier explained CSAC recently toured Lake County as part of its statewide visits. Knaus praised Supervisors Sabatier and Pyska for their leadership within CSAC, noting that they are part of the 296 County supervisors statewide serving on CSAC committees. Supervisor Sabatier chairs the Administration of Justice Policy Committee and participates in the National Economic Mobility Network. Supervisor Pyska chairs the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, guiding CSAC’s disaster-related initiatives. Reflecting the County’s commitment to continually beautifying Lake County, Lake County received a prestigious CSAC Challenge Award for its Road Map Task Force.
To read about the Challenge Award, click here.
Knaus shared CSAC’s 130-year history as the nation’s second-oldest county association. He explained that CSAC helps counties that lack internal capacity with the following:
Manage property portfolios and pursue projects such as behavioral health treatment centers.
Act as a property agent or advisor in complex property portfolio situations.
Ensure Lake County’s voice is heard in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Deliver value-added services to support county operations and direct services to residents, such property tax systems.
Lake County, which is 164 years old, benefits from these services to help advance local goals and improve service delivery to the community.
Supervisor Sabatier thanked Knaus and the CSAC team for their continued advocacy for stable, long-term funding for homelessness programs. One key focus is improving the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program. CSAC is pushing for structural changes that improve efficiency and impact. Knaus emphasized that strong engagement from counties — especially from staff who understand on-the-ground challenges — is critical. The more CSAC learns from local experiences, the more effectively it can shape policy and deliver results for counties such as Lake County.
To watch the presentation, click here.
Lake County benefits most when we stay engaged and share our needs and challenges — CSAC’s support is strongest when our local departments and staff speak up. Together, we can transform statewide advocacy into real action — and ensure that Lake County continues to advance successfully.