Lake County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designations
The Board formally supported the county's recommendations to the state for Opportunity Zones 2.0, which can steer investment tax incentives to designated local areas.
Community Development Department review and fees
The county hired Matrix Consulting for $133,640 to review how the Community Development Department runs and whether its fees cover costs — permit processes may change.
Opportunity Zones joint letter
Supervisors, alongside the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, backed a joint letter advocating for the county's Opportunity Zones selection — a push for investment incentives in economically distressed areas.