Karen Dean
Karen Dean was elected to the CCSD Board of Directors during the November 3, 2020, Presidential General Election, with her term initially set to expire on December 6, 2024.
In 2024, Karen was appointed in Lieu of Election for a full term, extending her service on the Board through 2028.
Karen and her husband Allan bought their home in Cambria in 1994 with the intention of retiring here in this most beautiful place to live, and did retire and become full time residents in 2013. Wanting to give back to the community she loves, Karen served on the Board of Directors of Greenspace in 2018/2019 and on the NCAC as an area representative for three years. She was the Vice Chair of the CCSD Standing Committee on Resources & Infrastructure from it’s formation in 2018 until becoming the Chair of that committee after being elected to the CCSD Board of Directors in 2020. She became the Vice President of the Board of Directors in December of 2021 and Board President in December of 2022.
Certificate of Election & Oath of OfficeEthics CertificateAnti-Harassment Training CertificateSpecial District Governance Award2021 Special District Leadership AcademyBrown Act CertificateBoard Member Best Practices CertificateGeneral Manager Evaluations CertificateWho Does What? Best Practices in Board/Staff Relations CertificateStrategic Planning for Special Districts CertificateThe Great Board Chair & Good Governance CertificatesHow and Why Involvement in LAFCO Matters CertificateRules of Order Made Easy CertificateGrant Funding 101 for Special DistrictsWinning Federal Grants CertificateHow to Build a Better Multi-Year Strategic Plan CertificateBest Practices for Board/Staff Roles & Communication CertificateGrant Writing 201 CertificateExploring Financial Strategies: Funding Options for Special Districts CertificateBoard Member and District Liability Issues 2025 CertificateFPPC Form 700