Nevada County Honored with Four 2021 CSAC Awards

Four Nevada County programs have been honored with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) 2021 Challenge and Merit Awards. CSAC’s annual statewide program honors innovation and best practices in county government.

Nevada County’s Internship Program received a Challenge Award, while the County’s Rapid Response Team, Budget Tools and Training Program, and Emergency Sheltering efforts all received Merit Awards. This year, CSAC received 433 entries – the most in the program’s history. County recipients showcased the amazing, creative and collaborative solutions being utilized across topics, such as the pandemic, homelessness, voter access, technical assistance, organic waste, employee wellness, cannabis, and more. An independent panel of judges with expertise in county programs selected the award recipients.

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Nevada County Celebrates Its 2021 Citizen’s Academy Graduates

On Monday evening, Nevada County celebrated the18 new graduates of its 2021 Citizen’s Academy class.

“We recognize that well-informed residents who participate in local government are key to our success,” said Nevada County Executive Officer Alison Lehman. “We are proud to have completed our seventh year of the program, and it truly speaks to the high level of engagement and leadership we have throughout our Nevada County community.”

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Prepare Early for Upcoming Rains

The National Weather Service Sacramento predicts Nevada County will receive 5 to 7.5 inches of rain Saturday evening through Tuesday. To prepare, free sand and sandbags are available for pickup at four convenient locations.

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) would like to take a moment to extend gratitude to the community. The recent atmospheric river, bomb-cyclone event of late October, which brought double-digit rainfall in just 3-days, elevated flooding concerns throughout the County. During this time, the overwhelming number of folks who took advantage of this free sandbag service exhibited kindness and patience, and for that, OES wants to extend heartfelt thanks to the folks who took steps to be #ReadyNevadaCounty.

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Report Down Trees and Drainage Concerns in Unincorporated Nevada County

With meteorologists forecasting an impactful storm system this Saturday into next week in Northern California, Nevada County Public Works encourages residents to report their roadside concerns. If you have an emergency, please report immediately through 911. If you have an urgent issue such as a tree blocking a road, please report it to Public Works at 530-265-1411 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and to Sheriff’s Dispatch at 530-265-1471 on weekends and after hours. If you have a non-emergency concern, please report it through our Service Request Tool or www.mynevadacounty.com/servicerequest. The storm is likely to bring snow down to lower elevations, our team of qualified snowplow operators will be working to help maintain county roads, to learn more visit www.mynevadacounty.com/livinginsnowcountry.

Remember if you are in a city or town, City of Grass Valley, Nevada City, or Town of Truckee, the service teams of those areas will be the go-to resource for that area. Please visit their websites for additional information.

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Jazmin Breaux Named Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee Partner of the Year

On December 6, 2021, CCTT announced its annual award winners in three categories: The Chris Ballin Award, Public Service Award of Excellence, and Partner of the Year.

Jazmin Breaux, Truckee/Tahoe Health and Human Services Program Manager, was bestowed the CCTT Partner of the Year Award for her strong record of regional collaboration and great advocacy for our community. She plays an active role in CCTT at all levels, and is an instrumental member of several local coalitions. She is recognized for her work to close gaps between eastern and western county services, managing emotionally charged topics and conversations, and addressing the myriad of social service issues that became even more acute during a pandemic. She approaches the work with a healthy dose of humor, authenticity and above all heart.

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Board of Supervisors December 14^th Agenda Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors from inside the Board Chambers. The Tuesday, December 14th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Please refer to pages 10 and 11 of the agenda to find the ways you can provide public comment. Highlights on the agenda include but are not limited to the following. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

At 10:15 a.m., following the Consent Calendar and Public Comment, the Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator will host a Public Community Forum regarding the Truth Act to provide information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals and to receive and consider public comment.

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Mental Health Services Act Plan Amendment Public Comment Period

The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is inviting all stakeholders to review and comment on an Amendment to Nevada County’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Plan Update for a period of 30 days from December 6, 2021 to January 6, 2022. The Mental Health Services Act, also known as Prop 63, is funded by a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million per year, and is designed to expand and transform California’s county mental health systems.

This amendment incorporates changes to the current Fiscal Year Plan due to higher than anticipated revenues in Fiscal Year 20/21. Priorities for funding were one-time investments and expansions that align with community needs and the existing Three-Year MHSA Plan.

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Better Together Nevada County is a Proud Supporter of Night of Giving

Nevada County is proud to support this year’s 16th annual Night of Giving on Saturday, December 18th. The event returns virtually this year and includes musical performances, shelter updates and a special guest testimonial to raise awareness and support for local individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

During the event, Hospitality House staff will be on standby, ready and hopeful to facilitate donations over the phone at 530-615-0852 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or online at hhshelter.org through midnight. Donations sent via mail on or before December 19th with “Night of Giving” in the check memo will also be counted toward the match.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Environmental Health Specialist I/II

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.

The Nevada County Environmental Health Department is looking for an organized individual to help ensure the safety of our community members. The ideal candidate will be able to interpret, implement, and enforce local, state and federal environmental health and hazardous materials laws, perform inspections and investigations and provide technical consultations and assistance. Applications are being accepted for both levels whether you are just beginning in this field or looking to advance. In addition to being able to work and play in the Sierra foothills, Nevada County offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

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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