Thank you to all who made it possible:

"Fairfield Inn, Hollister"

The 95th CCPCA Annual General Conference

in San Benito County, Oct 23-24 2026

at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites, Hollister
"Planning at the Crossroads -- Agriculture, Housing and State Policy"

 

"Fairfield Inn, Hollister"

What Commissioners are Saying:

"I really enjoyed the event. Leadership clearly put a lot of work into it, and it showed. The accommodations were comfortable, and the staff was very helpful. I definitely see the value in continuing education on the subject of planning and plan to attend annually."     -- Sean McCreary, Butte County

"I found the sessions very informative and especially appreciated the discussions on current planning issues and the responsibilities of planning commissioners."   -- Lance Wardle, Mariposa County

Salute to Tulare County

At CCPCA we know that in the entire state of California, the County of Tulare's Resource Management has long been among our most supportive county agencies. Back in 2017, the CCPCA held its 87th General Conference in Visalia under the leadership of President Ed Dias. During that event, Tulare County RMA's planning division director Michael Washam presented "So You're a Planning Commissioner, Now What,"  a conference session which was aimed to inform newly appointed commissioners, but it also served as a refresher and update for all attendees on current trends, state policies including CEQA and other legal requirements, and overall best conduct and standards for Planning Commissioners. Michael's contribution was well-received, and the CCPCA invited him back to appear at subsequent conferences. He graciously agreed, and presented his updated sessions in 2019 at Chico, and 2021 in Eureka. At the annual membership meeting during that Humboldt County conference, he was conferred status as Associate Member of the CCPCA.  In 2024 Micheal returned as a presenter in San Luis Obispo, and during the membership meeting there, he extended an offer of services to assist in hosting another future conference in Tulare County.

As it happened, initial plans for the next annual conference were scrubbed in early 2025 as our incoming president needed to resign due to health issues.  Former president Jerry Morrow consented to step back into his position for another year, and the Executive Committee subsequently contacted Michael Washam to explore the idea of rescheduling the conference in Tulare.  Michael responded with alacrity, and upon Director approval placed us in touch with Alida Verduzco Silva, the Economic Development Manager for Tulare County's RMA.  Through Michael and Alida's invaluable effort, an outstanding educational program was produced and unfolded at the 94th General Conference on October 24-25, 2025.

The CCPCA wishes to extend its profound appreciation to the Resource Development Agency and the Economic Development Office of Tulare County, as well as the City of Tulare, Adventist Health, Salt + Light, Self-Help Enterprises, Rexford Solar, Setton Farms, and the Tule River Tribe for providing resources and venues for the production of the 2025 conference and associated field trip tours.

We also wish to recognize The Stanislaus Foundation's Gallo Fund, Blue Mountain Minerals, and Wallner Plumbing for their generous contributions to help make the 2025 program possible.

 

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