Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuolumne County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with high priority
Data center rules for Tuolumne County
Supervisor Campbell wanted a 45-day emergency moratorium on data centers; the board instead voted 5-0 to have staff draft actual rules covering water, power, siting, and fees for these huge facilities.
Red Tail Ridge parcel map appeal
Neighbors near Sonora fought the 19-parcel subdivision, citing lost 2014 environmental conditions, no fire hydrants, private road wear, and evacuation worries. The board upheld the map anyway, 5-0.
Groveland hotel easement vacation
A glamping resort got its old paper roads vacated, but the neighboring Cedar Summit RV park owner says Way Station Drive was her only viable access and she bought the parcel relying on county surveyor emails. Supervisors sided with the hotel developer anyway.
Chinese Camp fire rebuild fee waivers
A resident is pushing for a reliable water system in Chinese Camp, a fire-hit community with shallow wells, floating a roughly $12 million pipeline from TUD or a 150,000-gallon tank at the school. He asked supervisors to consider a committee to pursue grant funding for a shovel-ready project.
Ponderosa Mobile Home Park bond financing
Up to $4 million in tax-exempt bonds through the California Municipal Finance Authority would help Augusta Communities II, LLC acquire and improve the Ponderosa Mobile Home Park. Affordable mobile home park financing can help keep housing costs stable for residents.
Miner's Motel affordable housing conversion
The Jamestown Sanitary District's operations supervisor said the county bought the Miners Motel in 2024 and planned 18 studio apartments plus a duplex without ever contacting the district about sewer demand or fees — JSD only learned the scope from Habitat for Humanity in January 2026. The district has since lowered its fee factor for small units and asks the Board to build early consultation into future county projects.