Supervisor District 1

Broadband Access

Equitably expand broadband to support economic development, distance-learning, telework, telemedicine, and general quality of life for all residents by championing the implementation of Nevada County Broadband Strategy Plan policies and last-mile infrastructure projects.

Supervisor Hall advocates for the interests of rural counties on the California State Association of Counties' (CSAC) Broadband Taskforce.

Learn more:

• Letter to the Editor from CSAC Executive Director Graham Knaus, thanking Supervisor Heidi Hall for her leadership on broadband
• Supervisor Heidi Hall: Save Nevada County From the Digital Divide
  
• Read our Nevada County Broadband Strategy 

Emergency Preparedness

Lead the community in all-hazards planning, preparedness, response, and recovery with a focus on wildfire.

Learn more:

• Letter to Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Fire Insurance
• Go to ReadyNevadaCounty.org for tips and information on emergency preparedness and response

Cannabis Compliance & Equity

Maintain and continue to improve the cannabis permitting and enforcement program to promote permitted cannabis activities while investigating options for additional license types related to larger cultivation area and micro-businesses.

Learn more:

• Nevada County to Review Cannabis Equity (The Union, June 26, 2020)
• California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $30 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions, including Nevada County (Yubanet, April 21, 2020)
• Heidi Hall: High Time for Cannabis Common Sense (The Union, February 16, 2015)
• See GoodtoGrowNevadaCounty.org for information on Nevada County's cannabis compliance programs

Homelessness

In partnership with community providers and other jurisdictions, utilize housing first and continue efforts to prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, expand supportive services, secure housing, and enhance coordination to address the needs of the homeless population and to mitigate impacts on the community.

Learn more:

• In 2017, Supervisor Hall formed the Homelessness Process Improvement Group, whose recommendations were included in the county's 2018 Homeless Services Plan.
• If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing your home, please contact 211 Connecting Point by calling 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211.
• Learn about the Coordinated Entry process to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to services

Housing

Coordinate with local jurisdictions, developers, and other partners to facilitate the development of and access to affordable and workforce housing development.

Learn more:

• News: Cashin's Field Is One Step Closer to New Workforce Housing
• Supervisor Hall's support for Cashin's Field affordable housing development
• Learn more about current housing development projects on our Housing Development page
  
  

Racial Equity & Social Justice

Supervisor Hall serves on the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, a collaboration with all three Nevada County cities/townships to develop a board resolution with our vision and actions to address local challenges with racial justice and equity.

Learn more:

• Supervisor Hall's invitation to local leaders to serve on an ad hoc committee addressing racial equity in Nevada County

Outdoor Recreation & Trails

Supervisor Hall works to support and advance recreational opportunities in our community while protecting the natural resources in our region.

Supervisor Hall co-leads the Yuba River Public Safety Cohort to coordinate efforts between the many agencies that manage public safety in the Yuba River corridor.

Learn more:

• Letter to Congressional Delegation: Resources Needed to Mitigate Recreational Impacts on Public Lands in Nevada County
• Letter of support for the Pines to Mines Trail linking Nevada City and Truckee with an approximately 80-mile multiuse, non-motorized trail that will span the Sierra Nevada
• Learn more about Outdoor Recreation in Nevada County

Public Health & COVID-19 Response

As Chair of the Board of Supervisors in 2020, Supervisor Hall helped lead the County through the Cornonavirus pandemic. 

Learn more:

• County Health Executives Association of California names Supervisor Hall a Public Health Hero for her leadership during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Heidi Hall: Personal Responsibility and Care for Our Community Will Lead the Way (Yubanet, December 17, 2020)
• Go to our Coronavirus page for information on testing, vaccination, and support for individuals and businesses