Civic Issues

Topics getting the most attention in Lassen County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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2 issues in water utilities with high priority

HighWater Utilities

Clear Creek CSD governance crisis

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.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026

HighWater Utilities

Skedaddle Substation and transformer tariff

LMUD's new substation connecting to NV Energy is nearly built, but a Brazil-built transformer faces a $3 million federal tariff — about 10% of LMUD's annual budget. LMUD leaders are heading to Washington, D.C. to try to get relief.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 10, 2026