Registration now open!  The 95th CCPCA Annual General ConferenceSan Benito CountyFairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites, Hollister "Planning at the Crossroads -- Agriculture, Housing and State Policy"
Join us in beautiful San Benito County, home of Pinnacles National Park, and the San Juan Bautista mission. Topics planned to be explored include: - Water Issues
To obtain lodging at our special group rate with the Fairfield Inn in Hollister, you may call the Front Desk at 831 623-1101 and mention that you are with the CCPCA, or you may use this link:
Your reservation needs to be completed by October 1, 2026 at noon, in order to receive the group rate.
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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.
Thanks for making our 2025 Conference a success! 
The 94th CCPCA Annual General ConferenceWas Held In Tulare County
At the Hampton Inn and Suites Tulare
'Knowledge Through Education' |
