Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lassen County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Electric school buses and PG&E programs
Supervisor Albaugh pressed PG&E on electric school buses that can't handle cold weather and hills, and on red tape holding up a Westwood co-generation project. PG&E also pitched its advisory program and rate discounts for income-qualified customers.
Honey Lake TV signal problems and budget
The nonprofit got five rare FCC broadcast licenses and will add channels for Doyle, Milford and maybe Westwood — without raising the $25-per-home fee. The board adopted its $146,752 budget unanimously.
Waterworks District I board vacancies
Two seats on the Lassen County Waterworks District I board were vacant, and the county had to sort out who legally appoints members under Government Code 55301. The Board confirmed the sitting members and appointed Cindy Harbert.