Lake County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cross-connection control ordinances
The county was scheduled to hold two public hearings on draft ordinances requiring backflow and cross-connection protections for public water systems, including Kelseyville Waterworks District No. 3. The rules are meant to keep contaminants from flowing back into drinking water.
Quagga Mussel Prevention Program fees
The county accepted state grant funding to help keep invasive quagga and zebra mussels out of Clear Lake and local waterways.
City Council Meeting Highlights
The Board was scheduled to interview candidates for County Administrative Officer in closed session — the county's top staff job.
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.
Cannabis Permit Revocations
A resident told the commission that several cannabis permits slated for revocation have been sitting unactioned for months. Staff confirmed one revocation has been initiated by the CDD director and will come before the commission before the end of the year, with others under assessment.
Behavioral Health Services Contracts
The county is lining up contracts for psychiatric hospitalization, a substance use disorder medical director, and residential mental health support — together potentially $3.35 million for fiscal year 2026-27. These services affect residents dealing with mental health and substance use crises.
South Shore behavioral health expansion
The county is lining up contracts for psychiatric hospitalization, a substance use disorder medical director, and residential mental health support — together potentially $3.35 million for fiscal year 2026-27. These services affect residents dealing with mental health and substance use crises.
Special District Election for Fire Protection Tax
A special district election is proposed for March 2, 2027, asking voters to approve a special property tax for fire protection and emergency medical response. The Board was scheduled to order the election and approve the ballot measure language.
Lake Coco Farms commercial cannabis cultivation permit
The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a major use permit for Lake Coco Farms on Hendricks Road in Lakeport. The Board's decision will determine whether the operation can proceed, with the associated mitigated negative declaration also at issue.