Supervisors Unanimously Adopt 2021 Board Objectives

The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted their 2021 Board Objectives at the February 23rd Board Meeting.The Board Objectives for 2021, listed below, include fiscal stability and core services, emergency preparedness including wildfire and public safety power shutoffs, economic development, affordable and workforce housing, cannabis, and homelessness.

Board priorities aim to address community challenges and are used for the management of County operations, programs, and services and support the 2021/2022 budget development process. Each year, the Board of Supervisors identifies their annual priorities in January during the Board Workshop, this year held virtually due to COVID-19 workplace guidelines. To view the 2021 Board Policy Objectives video please click the image below.

Nevada County COVID Vaccine Clinic Appointments in My Turn

COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Nevada County Public Health Department’s Whispering Pines Clinic in Grass Valley for next week are filling quickly, but future appointments for the clinic will be posted on Fridays at 12 p.m.

My Turn is where Californians can find out if they are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, schedule appointments, and sign up for notifications. Nevada County will continue to post new appointment availability for the Whispering Pines clinic at 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Vaccine supply is still very limited. Residents are asked to make every effort to review eligibility before making an appointment. Nevada County is now vaccinating all of Phase 1A and 1B as supplies allow.

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YubaNet Weekly COVID-19 Webinars, Thursdays at Noon

YubaNet is hosting weekly, short webinars every Thursday at noon to provide updates on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution in Nevada County. Public Health officials will provide real-time updates on the availability of the vaccine, the county’s status in the state’s tier system and what to expect in the coming week.

Panelists, including doctors and other health care providers, will join occasionally to update Nevada County residents on the resources made available. Please click the image below to rewatch this week's meeting.

Nevada County Vaccine Status Update Feb. 25, 2021

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Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force Monthly Webinar on March 3^rd

While the COVID-19 pandemic impacts every sector of our community, we recognize that our small businesses have been asked to make great sacrifices to comply with public health and safety guidelines to protect their staff and customers. The County formed the “Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force” last spring to support our local businesses. At the upcoming January 6th Business Task Force webinar, County staff, in partnership with the Sierra Business Council, will provide the latest updates on public health guidelines as well as vital information about available local, state, and federal small business resources such as grant and loan programs. The Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force will host a monthly webinar on the first Wednesday of the month.

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Nevada County Launches New Service Request Tool

This week Nevada County launched a new, simpler online service request tool, which functions like the former “Ask Nevada County App.” This new system will continue to place Nevada County Government services in the palm of your hands. This new web-based tool allows users to submit service concerns online road maintenance to environmental health concerns.

“After three years of successful citizen engagement, the current software will no longer be supported. After reviewing other software systems and discussing likes and dislikes with neighboring counties, the new comprehensive system brings the same functionality for citizens and better work tracking capabilities for the entire team,” said Trisha Tillotson, Director of Public Works.

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Cannabis Equity Program Discussion & Listening Session, March 4th

Cannabis Equity Program Discussion & Listening Session on March 4^th

Executive Director of The Cannabis Alliance, Diana Gamzon, spoke out in support of the 2021 Board of Supervisor’s priorities at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the 2021 Objectives were unanimously approved. The comments, presented in full below, reflect supporting cannabis as a board priority and the continued collaboration between local business and county staff working to build a safe and sustainable cannabis economy for Nevada County. “This is an ongoing effort and we can’t be successful without good communication and commitment to a complex process. We appreciate The Alliance for taking the time to comment and encouraging others to do the same. Every year, we build upon the work of the previous year and look forward to more in 2021,” says Nevada County Director of Cannabis Compliance, Craig Griesbach.

Even with the challenges of coronavirus, county staff continues to work with the community to learn about ideas to improve this evolving industry. On March 4th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. County Staff will partner with Yubanet.com to host a virtual event to discuss a Cannabis Equity Program. Guests are invited to consider questions regarding specific ways to help more to become permitted and help with business sustainability. Participants can register at: https://bit.ly/GTGEquity. Questions and comments may be submitted prior to townhall@yubanet.com. There is also an opportunity to share feedback on the Equity Program via a confidential survey: http://bit.ly/GTGEquitySurvey.

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Nevada County OES, Law, and Fire Agencies Spearhead Zone-based Evacuation Planning

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (Nevada County OES) is excited to announce a new pilot project for countywide zone-based evacuation planning that is now underway. This unprecedented local initiative involves the collaboration of all the County’s law enforcement and fire departments, as well as CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol (CHP), California State Parks, the US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The concept of this project involves breaking the County into designated geographic zones based on a variety of factors that could affect residents’ ability to safely evacuate during an emergency incident.

Through a robust “Know-Your-Zone” public awareness campaign, the County’s Office of Emergency Services, with the aid of its partners such as the Coalition of Firewise Communities and the Firesafe Council of Nevada County, will seek to educate the public and raise awareness about the zones in which people live and work in Nevada County. An understanding of these boundaries will help to provide clarity as to whether someone is under an evacuation order or warning. Please click the image below to watch the presentation on zone-based evacuation planning.

Nevada County Couple Develops Defensible Space Along Evacuation Route

Nevada County’s Defensible Space Inspection program creates safer evacuation routes and properties by educating homeowners on the importance of defensible space. Over the past several months, the Nevada County Defensible Space Inspection (DSI) team has been busy completing hazardous vegetation inspections along private roadways. Eliminating overgrown ladder fuels and dense vegetation along roadways provides critical access for large emergency vehicles, like fire trucks, and maintains safe evacuation routes for homeowners and neighbors in the event of a wildfire.

In December, inspectors visited a home with a private roadway which connected to Newtown Road in Nevada City, not far from the site of the Jones Fire. After the inspection, homeowners Paul and Nancy received a letter from the Defensible Space Inspection team letting them know their road did not have adequate defensible space to meet the Nevada County Hazardous Vegetation Abatement Ordinance.

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Library Hosts Community Conversations to Celebrate National Endowment For The Arts Big Read In Nevada County

The Nevada County Community Library, in collaboration with Nevada County Reads & Writes, presents a virtual Community Conversation series for its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read celebration of The Round House by Louise Erdrich on Mondays, March 1st, and March 15th. The NEA Big Read in Nevada County is presented by Nevada County Reads & Writes in partnership with the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and the Friends of the Nevada County Library of with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Book to Action.

In this Community Conversation Series, three virtual programs with help from representatives from Color Me Human will be held to give the community a safe space to discuss difficult topics such as racism, power, and equity. Through these discussions, we’ll tackle questions such as “Do you feel your race impacts your daily life”, “How do you know you are respected?”, and “What does ‘equity’ mean to you” in a LivingRoom Conversation style format. All views are respected and appreciated in these conversations!

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Nevada County Intern Spotlight: Abigail Middleton

The Human Resources Office administers a vibrant, made-to-order internship program designed to provide learning and experience opportunities for individuals in the community, high school and college students, and members of the military community. We solicit departmental needs and create unique internship opportunities covering a wide range of fields and interests. We encourage citizens to reach out to us to inform us of their areas of interest, and we attempt to match them to an internship opportunity. We strive to reach and teach! We attempt to ignite interest in public sector careers by providing meaningful internship experiences.

Abigail works as an Intern Coordinator, guiding and advising Interns. She has been with the County since April 2020 in the Human Resources Department and has been professionally uplifting the Intern program. Human Resources Director, Steve Rose and Lead Intern Coordinator, Danny Newlon have both commented on her ability to raise the bar and any organization would be improved by her presence and hiring. Abigail has undergone developing the Internship Program alongside the Intern Coordinator Team. She has provided a valuable skillset, leveraging her management and technological skills, without which the Internship Program would not progress successfully.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health Program Manager

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.

Are you passionate about helping people with serious mental illness? Do you have exceptional clinical skills? Join our team of caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals throughout Nevada County! Our Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Program Manager to fill a vital leadership position in the Adult Division. Play a key role in managing the crisis system and the outpatient clinical staff while working with partnering agencies, interacting with community stakeholders, and representing the department throughout Nevada County! Join our team of compassionate and committed staff and make a real impact in the lives of others with behavioral health needs. Apply today!

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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