January 9, 2026

• Clips from The Board meeting regarding fire funding.
• I’ve posted specific clips tied directly to the motions that were made regarding funding—or not funding—the fire station.
• Conversations matter, but motions are what actually drive policy. If you want to understand what truly happened, follow the motions. Further explanation in my blog.
• https://mymotherlode.com/community/blogs/cal-fire-and-budget

January 6, 2026

• First Board Meeting
• Today’s meeting covered several important items, including the CAL FIRE contract and appointing the next Board Chair.
• I’ll be adding more of my thoughts in the comments tomorrow regarding the CAL FIRE contract, as well as the impacts of the SAFER grant running out and what that means for fire station staffing and operations.