Apr 23, 2026
Notes of Comments made during the April 21st Board Meeting Discussion About Station 56 When I took office, we had two county fire stations. Our county fire department applied for and secured a SAFER grant from the federal government. The grant allowed us to expand to...
Jan 7, 2026
I want to take a few minutes to explain my vote yesterday on fire services and provide you with important context. Fire protection, putting deputies back on the street and road funding have always been my top priorities. In 2018, before I was even seated as a County...
Sep 12, 2025
Charlie Kirk Violence is not the way. In moments like this, we must stand firm in our shared humanity, reject hate in all its forms, and commit ourselves to building a nation where differences are met with dialogue like Charlie demonstrated, not destruction. This is a...
Apr 18, 2025
“The protection of the public safety is the first responsibility of local government and local officials have an obligation to give priority to the provision of adequate public safety services.” – Constitution of California Art XIII section 35.a.2. Measure Z failed,...
Oct 28, 2024
Top concerns in the community include fears of a potential fire like Paradise, a lack of deputies on the streets and poor road conditions. With costs rising faster than revenues, it has been extremely challenging to make meaningful improvements in these areas....
