Message From the President

I am honored to address you as we reflect on the tremendous strides we’ve made together as an organization. The recent “walk time” case victory, the 6.25% salary increase and the 1% longevity resolution all stand as testaments to the dedication and perseverance of our members. As we enter the holiday season, these victories bring a sense of joy and relief for many of our families.

I hope you and your families have been enjoying summer and staying cool amid the record-high temperatures and heat waves. This time of year is traditionally when many of our members take time off to rest, rejuvenate and spend time with their loved ones. Remember, it’s just as important to take care of yourself physically and mentally off the job as it is on the job, so I hope you have been prioritizing time to relax and have fun.

As we welcome the warm sunshine after a winter of heavy rains — and, for those in the higher elevations, snow — our organization is also looking forward to brighter days ahead. Having sailed through the storm and reached calmer waters, we are ready to work with renewed emphasis on what we do best: helping our members succeed and thrive.

As I begin another year as your CCSO president, I can’t help but think back on how far our organization has come since I proudly took office five years ago. Many of us remember the not-so-distant past when our budget was so small that it was putting us at serious risk of not being able to function.

As we begin the final quarter of the year, I want to express my gratitude to our members and chapter presidents for supporting the dues increase that recently took effect. Thank you so much for entrusting us with the resources to offer the best services we possibly can.

I hope you and your families are having an amazing summer so far. Here at CCSO, we’re very excited to be putting our members’ hard-earned dues to work to bring […]