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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Eastlake Sanitary Landfill Expansion
The county bought real property next to the Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake, a step in the landfill's planned Phase Two and Three expansion. The expansion supports long-term local waste disposal capacity.
Hidden Valley Lake flood mitigation grant
The county will team up with the Hidden Valley Lake CSD to apply for FEMA flood mitigation money.
County Energy Policy Direction
The board's energy committee recommended writing an energy element into county policy, continuing talks with energy project developers, and hitting pause on joining a Community Choice Aggregator.
Wildfire resilience strategy adopted
The county formally adopted the state's wildfire and outdoor recreation strategy as a guiding document — it shapes funding pitches and policy on fuels reduction, recreation and public safety.
Clear Lake rehabilitation committee appointment
Serena Onate joins the Blue-Ribbon Committee working on the long-term rehabilitation of Clear Lake.