Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Amador County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in roads with high priority
Upper Ridge Road safety petition
Residents delivered a 420-signature petition asking for up to four stop signs, school-zone speed signs near Mike Clark field, better truck-route signage, and CHP enforcement on Upper Ridge Road between Highway 88 and Climax, citing skyrocketing collisions and reckless driving. Longtime residents described near-misses at the blind Bowman Lane intersection and fears of pulling out of their own driveways.
SB 1 road funding for 2026-27
Supervisors Carnell and Crew pressed for real road money, arguing the budget gets balanced every year by ignoring infrastructure. Staff agreed to look at raising the road contribution above the $880,000 state maintenance-of-effort and using one-time funds.