Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuolumne County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with critical priority
Ambulance services update
Two veteran paramedics said Mercy's new 911 contract is failing: 90 open shifts this month, 16 experienced employees gone, and imported medics housed in hotels. County staff defended the transition and promised a full report soon.
Dove Fire Local Emergency
The Dove Fire burned about 220 acres near Highway 108 and Stockton Road, forcing around 1,400 evacuations and threatening over 800 structures. Ratifying the emergency keeps the county eligible for state and federal reimbursement, though the cost and structure losses are still being tallied.
Groveland fire protection assessment
The county owns parcels inside the Groveland CSD and was asked how to vote its ballots on a new fire assessment costing the county $5,416 a year. Groveland residents urged supervisors to stay out of it, calling the assessment a 'forever tax,' while GCSD leaders defended it as the product of a 15-year financial plan. The board pulled the item rather than take a position.