Abstract: Navigating the complex web of funding mechanisms to support mosquito and vector control agencies is extremely difficult - and even more difficult in this current challenging political environment. State laws strictly limits the ability of local agencies to generate revenue and a portfolio of approaches including ad-valorem property taxes; special taxes; Proposition 218-compliant benefit assessments; certain types of fees; and federal and state grants and loans, is often necessary. Of course, most vector control agencies continue to provide high levels of service with limited budgets while needing additional funding to address emerging reliance issues including climate change.
Attendees will receive a concise overview of viable funding mechanisms. The pros and cons, and administrative requirements of each mechanism will be presented, along with technical requirements, and political realities for each. The necessary planning and outreach to implement these mechanisms will be presented. Moreover, attendees will be presented with the recent and very significant changes in community outreach approaches including strategies to increase demographic inclusiveness in flood messaging.
Major topics include: • Preparation, Planning and Financial Analysis • Public Opinion Polling • Revenue Mechanism Portfolio and Balloting • Messaging and Community Outreach • Case Studies: Winners and Losers
