Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuolumne County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Facility fee waivers for nonprofits and volunteers
A proposal to let nonprofits and volunteer groups use county facilities free or half-price ran into cost worries, prime-weekend conflicts, and confusing language about political groups — continued to November 3 for fixes.
2026-2029 Fleet & Roads labor agreement
Road crew turnover has topped 50% for five years because pay sits near the bottom of county scales; the new MOU gives 15% then 3% a year to stabilize staffing.
A-87 Cost Plan Volatility
Supervisors and department heads flagged wild swings in A-87 reimbursements — from -40% to +170% — and asked for a deeper dive. The sheriff said prior budget years 'fixed' gaps with A-87; staff promised a dedicated presentation.
Public health and veterans grant funding
The Board was scheduled to consider grant agreements bringing $128,000 for the perinatal health partnership, $110,000 for veteran mental health transportation, and $15,000 for cannabis eradication efforts into county programs.
State budget cuts shifting costs to counties
Supervisor Campbell warned that the governor's budget and federal HR 1 cuts are shifting costs onto counties, and the state association of counties is asking for $50 million for emergency medical and Medi-Cal benefits. It's a fiscal squeeze that could eventually hit local services.
Area 12 Agency on Aging senior services funding
A $123,148 administrative match agreement keeps county support flowing to the Area 12 Agency on Aging for senior services in fiscal year 2026/27.
CDBG 2025 grant cycle projects
The Board was scheduled to discuss and give direction on which local projects to pursue in the CDBG 2025 grant cycle. These federal community development dollars fund things like housing, infrastructure and public facilities.
Local vendor price preference ordinance
The Board was scheduled to consider an ordinance change to Chapter 2.24 on local vendor price preference. Such preferences can give Tuolumne County businesses an edge when competing for county contracts.