Vote Centers Opening Saturday for March 3^rd Presidential Primary Election

Now is the time to vote for the March 3rd Presidential Primary Election!

Starting Saturday, February 22nd, Vote Centers at the Eric Rood Administration Center, Providence Mine Rooms in Nevada City and at Truckee Town Hall, Prosser Room in Truckee are open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 3rd, Election Day.

Starting Saturday, February 29th, Vote Centers at the Gold Miners Inn, Best Western, and Higgins Lions Community Center in Grass Valley; Penn Valley Fire Protection District Station 43 in Penn Valley; and Cedar House Hotel in Truckee will open through Election Day. Another Vote Center will open at the North San Juan Community Center for Election Day on March 3rd.

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Be Counted! Nevada County Counts Census 2020

The 2020 Census is around the corner! In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census.

The County has partnered with Connecting Point to engage community partners and residents to conduct an accurate count in Nevada County. There’s a lot at stake in the 2020 Census and our community can’t afford an undercount. Essential services throughout Nevada County rely on federal funding that is based on the information collected during the Census. Find information about the Nevada County Counts 2020 Census campaign, including why it matters, how you can be counted and when you can respond to the Census on NevadaCountyCounts.org.

Nevada County Counts Website

February 25^th Board Meeting Preview

Board of Supervisors meetings take place on two Tuesday's each month. Unless otherwise noted, at the beginning of each meeting, the public can address the Board on items that don't appear on the agenda but are of public interest and are within the jurisdiction of the Board. Tuesday's February 25th meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in Nevada City.

First, the Board will receive a presentation and consider a resolution proclaiming the month of March 2020 as Youth Art Month in Nevada County. Following the presentation the Board will receive a Presentation highlighting Nevada Joint Union High School District's Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.

After approval of the Consent Calendar, the Board will consider resolutions endorsing and certifying John Woolman School, located at 13075 Woolman Lane, Nevada City, and then Kentucky Flat School, located at 13281 Newtown Road, Nevada City.

Then, there will be a public hearing, to review and approve the written report outlining the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of County Ordinance No. 2465 and to consider the adoption of an extension of the April 23, 2019 Urgency Ordinance, extending the temporary moratorium on the cultivation of Industrial Hemp within the unincorporated areas of the County of Nevada for a period of one year.

Afterwards, the Board will receive a presentation by the Sierra Business Council (SBC) regarding the Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant Pilot-Program Award Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2019/20.

Meeting Agenda

Free LINK+ Service Available at Nevada County Community Library

Have your tried to borrow a book from the library but it wasn't available? Nevada County Community Library patrons now have access to LINK+, a free resource-sharing consortium, to browse and borrow more than 11 million books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks from over 60 participating public and academic libraries.

There are no forms to fill out and no charge to request or borrow LINK+ materials. Library patrons simply search for a desired title in the Nevada County Community Library catalog and, if the title is not available, select the link to LINK+ found on our website to find other participating libraries that have the item available. Delivery of items may take 7 to 10 business days and patrons will be notified when they are ready for pick-up.

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Reminder: Attend a Meeting on Edwards Crossing Bridge Replacement Project this week

Edwards Crossing bridge carries traffic on North Bloomfield Road over the South Yuba River. Originally constructed in 1904 and last rehabilitated in 1989, the bridge is one lane and load restricted, affecting emergency response and accessibility at the bridge. The foundations have been partially eroded from river flows, the metal railing and timber decking have aged, and the lack of certain design elements could expose it to future failure.

The County proposes to construct a new two-lane bridge at one of two upstream locations, either 60 feet or 1,000 feet upstream. The existing bridge would remain in place for pedestrian use and historic preservation. Both alternatives would provide access to emergency vehicles and serve as an evacuation route during emergencies. Mark your calendar for two public input meetings on Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th.

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Talking in Code: Contractor Workshop to Discuss Affordable Housing

Join the Building Department at the Nevada County Contractors' Association on March 18^th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to give feedback and discuss an affordable housing master plan project the Nevada County Community Development Agency will be working on in 2020. This will include discussing sizes and layouts of plans and other specific details that should be considered as part of a affordable housing project. The meeting will also include inspection scheduling tips, the department's new roofing inspection pilot program, and a "self-compacting" fill discussion.

Talking in Code is an interactive workshop with Craig Griesbach, Director of the Nevada County Building Department discussing evolving code requirements, code enforcement consistency, construction trends and more. Contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, draftsman, industry representatives and anyone involved in a construction or development project can greatly benefit from attending. These meetings are normally held every other month throughout the year.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Social Services Director

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Nevada County is currently seeking a Social Services Director which is an extraordinary opportunity to lead an organization and team dedicated to outstanding customer service. The Social Services Department ensures that citizens have access to essential resources in times of crisis and need. The Social Services Director will actively participate in coordination of countywide homelessness assistance services, modernize and increase the provision of services for residents through technology and training, and fully implement the Continuum of Care mandates and utilize alternative funding streams to strengthen and increase services to children and families served by Child Welfare Services.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader that is driven and motivated by public service, with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of effectively navigating and leading cultural change within the ongoing shifts in regulations, programs, and technology that define Social Services.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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Vote Centers Opening Saturday for March 3rd Presidential Primary Election