Our campaign appeared before the California Supreme Court in San Francisco this morning to oppose the governor and Legislature’s lawsuit to remove the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act from the ballot. 

The good news: History is on our side. California courts have zealously guarded voters’ right to use the initiative process, adopting a longstanding tradition of letting Californians decide initiatives at the ballot box.

Using taxpayer money to deny voters: One of our campaign co-chairs, Rob Lapsley, President of the California Business Roundtable, perfectly summed up the irony of the lawsuit in a recent LA Times article: 

·         “The fact that the Legislature and the governor are using taxpayer money to try and deny the voters of California, over 1.43 million who signed our petitions, the opportunity to have their voice heard is a direct violation of everything they talk about in terms of direct democracy. They’re complete hypocrites when it comes to this case.”

Next steps: The Court will decide the lawsuit before the June 27 deadline to finalize the November ballot. We will update you as soon as a decision is reached and we are officially on the November ballot. 

Thank you for your continued support, 

The Coalitions Team

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  Special CSSA Owner/Operator Peer Networking Discussion

2024 Lien Law Change &

Protecting Future CA Tax Increases

Presented by Joe Doherty, Legal Counsel, Self Storage Association

Naomi Padron, Partner, McHugh Koepke padron Government Relations (SSA/CSSA Lobbyist), Steve Mirabito, President, StoragePRO (Chair, CSSA legislative & Legal Committee) 

December 12, 2023 - 10:00am – 11:30am

On January 1, 2024 new lien laws will go into effect for all California self-storage operators – We can answer all your questions regarding lien law changes!

Also, find out about upcoming propositions, such as the Taxpayer Protection Act, and other legislative challenges in 2024 to help protect your business and keep it profitable.

This is a FREE event for CSSA Members Only!

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CSSA's Peer Power Hour: An open discussion among fellow self storage owners and operators. Your opportunity to ask questions, talk about today's challenges, and share your knowledge/experience. Don't miss out on this unique networking event!

After months of development, Mini-Storage Messenger, which has been going by the name of our flagship publication since being acquired by Storelocal Media Corporation in March of this year, has completed its rebranding. We're pleased to reveal our new brand: Modern Storage Media.

Modern Storage Media, or MSM, pays homage to our rich, 43-year-long history within the self-storage industry by retaining the initials of our monthly print and digital magazine Mini-Storage Messenger. Located between the Ms, the S for Storage in the three-letter logo conveys self-storage being at the center of everything MSM does. The curled corner of the first M in the new logo represents turning the page on the past as a publisher as we transform into a modern media company by taking a technology-focused approach to our offerings.

This shift includes focusing on breaking industry news and offering custom publishing, as well as providing an enhanced website, advertising opportunities, and digital magazine experiences. Along with video and premium advertising options, MSM now has tracking capabilities to deliver invaluable ROI data to our advertisers.  

“The name Modern Storage Media exemplifies the company’s forward-thinking approach to all things self-storage,” says Travis Morrow, CEO of Storelocal, our parent company. “It will empower us to continue providing the cutting-edge media solutions our readers and advertisers are seeking.”

“We are very excited about the expanded opportunities that will be available to our readers and advertisers as a part of this rebrand,” says Publisher Poppy Behrens. “Not only does it move us forward in the digital age, but it also preserves the history of the publication started by Hardy Good more than 40 years ago.”

The MSM team, boasting over 20 years of experience in the self-storage industry, remains committed to providing high-quality content that adds value to our readers through the monthly, quarterly, and annual publications the industry has come to trust, as well as our new offerings. To get a feel for the new MSM, visit our updated website, www.modernstoragemedia.com.