New Members, Fond Farewells & COVID Impact Updates

May 2021 | Issue 1

In Remembrance - Marsheilah Lyons

The CSG West family extends our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Marsheilah Lyons of the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau. A dedicated public servant, she served the state of Nevada for 20 years. Her contributions in support of the legislature will be greatly missed.

Member Resources

NASTD Survey Report

The National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD), which is an affiliate of CSG, represents information technology professionals from all 50 states, has released the findings of its State Government’s Pandemic Response Survey of state government central IT agencies. Questions focused on areas such as: security, workforce, network management, budget, continuity of operations, policy, and governance. Click below to learn more about the survey and what the responses revealed.

U.S. Treasury to Deliver $350B to Boost State & Local Fiscal Recovery

The launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds was recently announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury providing $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. Funds will be accessible directly from the Treasury Department and are intended for use in response to acute pandemic-response needs. Click below to learn more about the details of distribution and areas of allocation.

Membership Updates

CSG West Welcomes New Team Members

We are excited to introduce our newest team members - Jonathan Lennartz and Shilpa Patel. As the newest additions to our policy team, they will focus on supporting the work of our policy committees as they prepare for the upcoming Annual Meeting sessions and beyond. To jump start the get-to-know-you process, we asked them a few questions about what brought them to CSG, areas of interest, and some other fun facts. Be sure to check out their responses and keep an eye out for them in Colorado Springs!

JONATHAN LENNARTZ

SHILPA PATEL

Annual Meeting Registration Coming Soon!

Plans for the 2021 Annual Meeting are under way and we encourage you to mark your calendar to join us in Colorado Springs from September 28 to October 1. Information about the program schedule, travel, and accommodations are currently available on our website with registration scheduled to open on May 20. Be sure to check it out and start making your plans to join us!

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