Clear Creek CSD governance crisis
Summary
The county granted a permanent easement so the Clear Creek Community Services District can trench across a county park for its multi-million dollar water project — a new pump station, a tank on the hill, and a line toward Westwood with fire-suppression capability. The park will be restored per the plans.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the county — CCCSD covers all construction, operation and maintenance costs within the easement.
Clear Creek residents get a modern water system with fire protection, and Westwood gains an emergency water source.
Clear Creek residents face potential fire-safety and insurance risks under current conditions.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors — July 21, 2026
The water district couldn't even meet because one of its three board members stopped attending. Appointing Erickson and Kassel restores a quorum while the district manages a large water grant.
Board of Supervisors — February 17, 2026
The county granted a permanent easement so the Clear Creek Community Services District can trench across a county park for its multi-million dollar water project — a new pump station, a tank on the hill, and a line toward Westwood with fire-suppression capability. The park will be restored per the plans.
Board of Supervisors — January 20, 2026
A Clear Creek resident alleges the fire chief was hired improperly, made an ordinance that alienated Cal Fire support, created fines he can't enforce, drove fire trucks without a license, and failed to respond to a two-week burning fire. He wants county follow-up.
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