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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Road Commissioner Appointment
The county needs a licensed civil engineer to serve as Road Commissioner, the person legally responsible for county road matters. Two firms' statements of qualifications were in the packet. This affects who oversees road maintenance and standards countywide.
Upper Lake Stop Sign Change
Public Works proposed removing a stop sign on Second Street and installing one on Middle Creek Road in Upper Lake — a traffic safety change locals would notice daily.
SB 1 road project list adopted
The Board locked in the FY 2026/27 list of road projects funded by state SB 1 gas-tax dollars and took a look at the five-year transportation program.
2026 Chip Seal Pavement Preservation Program
The county bought roughly $1.3 million in chip seal materials — aggregate from Granite Construction and emulsion from Western Emulsion — to resurface county roads this year.