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## Recent meetings (23)

- [2026-11-02 — Committee to weigh adding a second supervisor to the county's debt committee — and a $20,860 software deal for the DA](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/d8231938-7e51-4a25-8600-d7d833adaa89): Agriculture/Public Protection and General Government - Standing Committee Meeting
- [2026-10-27 — Board denies appeal for 74-truck yard on Garden Highway after emotional neighbors' testimony](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/6776728e-4bc4-4aae-8fdc-ca7e2ebc983b): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-10-13 — Board moves ahead on Rio Ramaza septic fix, bridge mitigation credits — and gets an earful from Caltrans on the Highway 20/Humphrey roundabout plan](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/8b3f286b-c753-4db0-b098-d0dff49bec3d): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-09-29 — Supervisors greenlight 130,000 sq ft Holt of California warehouse, plus new $10 fraud-alert recording fee](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/1bce7947-a235-442e-9c92-fc2b8d14c5e6): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-09-17 — Agenda: Sutter County Planning Commission - Regular, September 17, 2026](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/9192117f-d033-4630-abe7-2e4d9638e504): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-09-08 — Supervisors approve Measure G revenue-sharing deals with Yuba City and Live Oak, 3-0](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/5ceec85b-54cb-4a38-8444-8fa74af1d43b): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-08-25 — Sutter County adds a homeless liaison deputy, adopts housing zoning fixes, and appoints a new interim ag commissioner — all unanimous](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/8d80e128-6cc3-4138-9ccc-4d74d897c86d): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-08-20 — Sutter County commissioners greenlight Holt of California's new 130,000-square-foot warehouse plan and modernize ADU rules](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/a4c14442-7af1-40eb-9d7e-17f132cc60d7): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-08-11 — Firefighter staffing shortage takes center stage as supervisors hear Measure G debate and table $225K grant contract](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/b8d6b293-1d2a-4585-a374-ebe847b601b9): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-07-16 — Sutter County moves to ease housing rules for seniors, farmworkers — and simplify those confusing zoning signs](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/88825d8f-c253-4fc9-a90e-e81d434b6f19): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-07-14 — Sheriff raises, $1.5M radio grant, and a countywide road safety plan — your supervisors wrapped up a busy agenda](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/1cdde49c-71b5-4791-b319-ee28c601e5fa): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-06-23 — Sutter County adopts $551.6M budget, new drought plan — and leaders urge action on Meals on Wheels funding](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/4d922db3-f3e8-45c9-a7ac-93f2804519f7): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-06-18 — Planning Commission takes up Munger Vineyard permit change and big Lennar amenity center](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/1752caf7-b1d8-47df-906a-a26af602cab0): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-06-16 — Sutter County Supervisors clear all sections of the $551.6M budget ahead of June 23 adoption](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/c7f8e770-51c5-4710-b1a8-0d5e9b103202): Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearing
- [2026-06-09 — Sutter County OKs firefighter pay deal, $551M budget preview and Road paving sweep — all unanimous](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/93b297ac-e883-4c89-b04c-6c4f094a9ec5): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-05-26 — Sutter County greenlights Sutter Buttes event venue 4-1, capping it at 12 events a year after hours of neighbor pushback](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/2e981918-0f41-43d8-88cf-5524b6e04d60): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-05-21 — Truck yard owner catches a break: commissioners OK dropping $170,000 paving rule](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/abebe615-9600-42ef-a7b2-8de07f6482f6): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-05-12 — Supervisors OK rezone next to Berry Elementary and ease truck yard rules on industrial land — both 5-0](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/d2c2c7a9-43ca-4c21-95fc-4957cb67384e): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-05-12 — Sutter County eyes tougher code enforcement: new fines, tax liens and a rewritten ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/3dd96604-ec96-4e10-b3e2-f6d4a6799e49): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-03-19 — Sutter County Planning Commission denies 850-guest wedding/event venue in the Buttes, 4-2, sending project back for changes](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/7fb0aa29-edda-4162-b963-51ff55b0b139): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-02-19 — County planners slated to weigh Lennar's Lakeside rezone, Margaritaville parking permit, and Takher land split](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/85ab4d3a-4b2b-42b5-90b8-3c63d290773d): Planning Commission - Regular
- [2026-02-02 — Sutter County Supervisors push Governor to speed up congressional special election while naming Todd Retzloff as acting CAO](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/59533d2d-965e-4d46-a287-8859847c6cc2): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-01-22 — Sutter County Planning Commission keeps its leaders, then greenlights a parcel split in Sutter](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/meetings/5a775d98-95f5-4c3f-9d03-5a7bd3a5572d): Planning Commission - Regular


## Civic issues (42)

- [Measure G sales tax debate](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/measure-g-sales-tax-debate): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Flood preparedness for the rainy season](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/flood-preparedness-for-the-rainy-season): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Takhar truck yard paving condition modification](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/takhar-truck-yard-paving-condition-modification): zoning · priority: high
- [Debt Committee composition change ahead of Sutter Pointe financing](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/debt-committee-composition-change-ahead-of-sutter-pointe-financing): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Administrative penalty ordinance overhaul](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/administrative-penalty-ordinance-overhaul): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Proposed Grant Consulting Contract (Tabled)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/proposed-grant-consulting-contract): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [State Route 20 / Humphrey Road intersection safety project](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/state-route-20-humphrey-road-intersection-safety-project): roads · priority: high
- [PG&E power shutoffs in the Sutter Buttes](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/pge-power-shutoffs-in-the-sutter-buttes): public-safety · priority: high
- [Firefighters' Labor Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/firefighters-labor-agreement): public-safety · priority: critical
- [District Attorney software purchase without competitive bidding](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/district-attorney-software-purchase-without-competitive-bidding): public-safety · priority: low
- [IHSS provider wage increase](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/ihss-provider-wage-increase): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Probation staffing crisis cuts school truancy program](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/probation-staffing-crisis-cuts-school-truancy-program): schools · priority: high
- [Jail HVAC replacement at Sheriff's medium jail](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/jail-hvac-replacement-at-sheriffs-medium-jail): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Sikh Parade public safety planning gaps](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/sikh-parade-public-safety-planning-gaps): public-safety · priority: high
- [Rio Ramaza septic conversion ends money-losing sewer district](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/rio-ramaza-septic-conversion-ends-money-losing-sewer-district): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Updated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/updated-accessory-dwelling-unit-rules): zoning · priority: medium
- [Sheriff's Office Budget Cuts and Vacancies](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/sheriffs-office-budget-cuts-and-vacancies): public-safety · priority: high
- [Shanghai Bend Rapids Road Reopening Request](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/shanghai-bend-rapids-road-reopening): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Fleet Leasing Saves Public Works About $1 Million](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/fleet-leasing-saves-public-works-about-1-million): roads · priority: medium
- [$10 Recording Fee to Alert Homeowners of Deed Fraud](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/10-recording-fee-to-alert-homeowners-of-deed-fraud): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Holt of California warehouse expansion in Pleasant Grove](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/holt-of-california-warehouse-expansion-in-pleasant-grove): development · priority: medium
- [Pioneer Community Energy October 2027 Launch](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/pioneer-community-energy-october-2027-launch): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Prime Agricultural Land Designation Barrier](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/prime-agricultural-land-designation-barrier): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Long-Term Funding for County Service Area F Fire Services](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/long-term-funding-for-county-service-area-f-fire-services): public-safety · priority: high
- [Truck yard zoning code amendments adopted by Board of Supervisors](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/truck-yard-zoning-code-amendments-adopted-by-board-of-supervisors): zoning · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-27 County Budget Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/fy-2026-27-county-budget-adoption): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Lakeside at Sutter Pointe Amenity Center](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/lakeside-at-sutter-pointe-amenity-center): development · priority: high
- [Resolution supporting a new Northern California state](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/resolution-supporting-a-new-northern-california-state): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Water Works District No. 1 Budget](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/water-works-district-no-1-budget): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Library Air Conditioning Vandalism](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/library-air-conditioning-vandalism): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Countywide Road Pavement Evaluation](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/countywide-road-pavement-evaluation): roads · priority: medium
- [Election Certification Challenge](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/election-certification-challenge): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Meals on Wheels Waitlist and Rural Kitchens](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/meals-on-wheels-waitlist-and-rural-kitchens): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Drought Resilience Plan for Domestic Wells](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/drought-resilience-plan-for-domestic-wells): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Yuba-Sutter Regional Road Safety Plan](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/yuba-sutter-regional-road-safety-plan): roads · priority: high
- [Willow Glen 16-bed behavioral health facility expansion](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/willow-glen-16-bed-behavioral-health-facility-expansion): development · priority: medium
- [Event venue appeal in the Sutter Buttes](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/event-venue-appeal-in-the-sutter-buttes): zoning · priority: high
- [$1.5 million federal grant for first responder radios](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/15-million-federal-grant-for-first-responder-radios): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Jail re-entry program expands with $600,000 for medication-assisted treatment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/jail-re-entry-program-expands-with-600000-for-medication-assisted-treatment): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Lakeside at Sutter Pointe rezone and map amendment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/lakeside-at-sutter-pointe-rezone-and-map): zoning · priority: high
- [Latitude Margaritaville sales center and parking](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/latitude-margaritaville-sales-center-and-parking): development · priority: medium
- [Model homes standards amendment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/issues/model-homes-standards): zoning · priority: low


## Development applications (19)

- [Large general truck yard, project U 25-0019](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/large-general-truck-yard-project): conditional-use · denied
- [Rio Ramaza Septic System Project](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/rio-ramaza-septic-system-project): other · approved
- [Project #U26-0012 — Holt of California Warehouse](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-holt-of-california-warehouse): site-plan · conditions-required
- [Project #U26-0002 (Sutter County) — Model homes code amendment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-model-homes-code): other · approved
- [Non-Conforming Parcel 008-280-062 — General Plan Amendment and Tentative Parcel Map](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/non-conforming-parcel-008-280-062-general-plan-amendment-and-tentative-parcel-ma): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Project #U26-0020 — ADU Ordinance Amendments](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-u26-0020-adu-ordinance): other · under-review
- [Truck yard zoning code amendments (Ordinance No. 1751)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/truck-yard-zoning-code): other · approved
- [Williamson Act Contract Amendments — Lot Line Adjustment #M26-0006](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/williamson-act-contract-amendments-lot-line-adjustment): other · approved
- [Sutter Pointe Plan Area County Service Areas (two new CSAs)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/sutter-pointe-plan-area-county-service-areas): annexation · pending
- [Project #U24-0023 (Heryford) Development Rights Abandonment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-development-rights-abandonment): other · approved
- [Munger Family Vineyard (Project U25-0024)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/munger-family-vineyard): conditional-use · under-review
- [Lakeside at Sutter Pointe Amenity Center (Project U26-0010)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/lakeside-at-sutter-pointe-amenity-center): conditional-use · under-review
- [Project #U25-0017 (Chima) — Development Rights and Open Space Easement Rescission](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-development-rights-and-open-space-easement-rescission): other · approved
- [Project #U24-0013 (Smith) — Large Outdoor Special Event Facility](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-large-outdoor-special-event-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Project #17-007 (Takhar) Use Permit Amendment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-17-007-takhar): conditional-use · approved
- [Project #U25-0032 (Lennar) — Lakeside at Sutter Pointe Phase 1](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-lakeside-at-sutter-pointe-phase-1): subdivision · pending
- [Project #U25-0031 (Lennar) — Sales center use permit](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-sales-center): conditional-use · pending
- [Project #U26-0004 (L Street Land LP) — Tier 2 Development Agreement amendment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-tier-2): other · pending
- [Project #U25-0020 (Takher)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/development/project-u25-0020-takher): subdivision · pending


## Community topics (24)

- [Truck yard appeal U 25-0019](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/truck-yard-appeal-u-25-0019): zoning
- [Measure G](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/measure-g): taxes-budget
- [Smith event venue (Item 17)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/smith-event-venue-item-17): zoning
- [CSA-F fire funding white paper](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/csa-f-fire-funding-white-paper): public-safety
- [Taxation / Measure G](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/taxation-measure-g): taxes-budget
- [New state resolution (Item 7)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/new-state-resolution-item-7): taxes-budget
- [Election certification challenge](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/election-certification-challenge): elections
- [Fire battalion chief salary grade](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/fire-battalion-chief-salary-grade): public-safety
- [Fire personnel vacation cap suspension](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/fire-personnel-vacation-cap-suspension): public-safety
- [Shanghai Bend Rapids Road](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/shanghai-bend-rapids-road): parks-rec
- [FY 2025-26 budget adjustments (Item 5)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/fy-2025-26-budget-adjustments-item-5): taxes-budget
- [Fire Department staffing shortage](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/fire-department-staffing-shortage): public-safety
- [Recording fee for fraud notifications](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/recording-fee-for-fraud-notifications): public-safety
- [Code enforcement radios](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/code-enforcement-radios): public-safety
- [General remarks and Pioneer Community Energy](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/general-remarks-and-pioneer-community-energy): water-utilities
- [Self-introduction and county staff thanks](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/self-introduction-and-county-staff-thanks): public-safety
- [Recology route changes](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/recology-route-changes): water-utilities
- [County staff appreciation](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/county-staff-appreciation): taxes-budget
- [General public comment](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/general-public-comment): public-safety
- [General thanks / item 15 conservatorship question](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/general-thanks-item-15-conservatorship-question): budget
- [Junior Livestock Auction / Yuba-Sutter Fair](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/junior-livestock-auction-yuba-sutter-fair): parks-rec
- [Williamson Act contract amendments](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/williamson-act-contract-amendments): zoning
- [PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/pge-public-safety-power-shutoff): public-safety
- [Heryford development rights (Item 18)](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/community/heryford-development-rights-item-18): zoning


## Officials (8)

- [Mike Ziegenmeyer](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/mike-ziegenmeyer): Chair
- [Jeffrey K. Boone](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/jeffrey-k-boone): District 1 Supervisor
- [Dan Flores](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/dan-flores): District 2 Supervisor
- [Karm Bains](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/karm-bains): District 4 Supervisor
- [Jeff Stephens](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/jeff-stephens): District 5 Supervisor
- [Neal Hay](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/neal-hay): Director of Development Services — Administration
- [Donna M. Johnston](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/donna-m-johnston): Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters/Clerk of the Board — Administration
- [Steven M. Smith](https://californiarecord.org/suttercounty/officials/steven-m-smith): County Administrator — Administration