Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tehama County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with high priority
Juvenile detention housing contracts with Glenn and Trinity counties
The Sheriff's Office was scheduled to seek funding to hire the first three of twelve correctional deputy positions approved by the Board of State and Community Corrections for the new jail expansion. This affects public safety staffing levels and county payroll going forward.
Sheriff and jail budget growth tied to jail expansion
The board funded the first three of twelve new correctional deputies for the jail expansion; the sheriff warned a nearly $1 million inmate hospital bill may require a mid-year budget request.
Mental health services contracts worth up to $4.2 million
The county is spending up to $780,000 over two years on telehealth psychiatry for adults and children through Iris Telehealth. Services can happen at home or in the office and are largely reimbursed through Medi-Cal.