PRESS RELEASE: Calaveras District 2 Supervisor Candidates Town Hall Meeting Announced for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

For Immediate Press Release For additional info, please contact Judith Young at the West Point Lions Club Email: toyfoxes317@gmail.com  Calaveras County District 2 Supervisor Candidates Town Hall Meeting Announced for Wednesday, February 7, 2024 This announcement is online at:https://calaveras2024election.com/blog/f/get-to-know-the-calaveras-county-district-2-supervisor-candidates  January 4, 2024 – West Point,... Read More

Press Release: Calaveras County Democrats Present District 2 Supervisor Candidates Forum, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

district-2-supervisor-candidates-forum-ccdcc-pr-01052023Download For Immediate Press ReleaseFor additional info, please contactSharon Romano and Lisa SchwartzEmail: info@calaverasdemocrats.orgCalaveras County Democrats Announce District 2 Supervisor Candidates ForumTuesday, January 9, 2024January 5, 2024 – San Andreas, Calaveras County, California – The Calaveras County Democrats willpresent a special District 2 Supervisor... Read More

District 2 & District 1 Calaveras County Supervisor Candidates

The ballot for the upcoming election in May 2024 has been finalized and candidates have been announced for the County Supervisor seats in Districts 1 & 2. Learn more about the candidates below. District 1 Includes – Circle XX, San Andreas, Valley Springs, Campo Seco, La Contenta, Camanche, Burson and Wallace. Candidates: Gary Tofanelli (incumbent), Tim Grant, Anna Grace-Gates Current Supervisor – Gary Tofanelli Candidates Tim... Read More

Central Sierra Economic Development District Releases 2023 – 2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

“In 1976, the Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) was formed as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and established as an EDA-recognized economic development district. The CSEDD region encompasses the five California counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne, and includes the cities of Angels Camp and Sonora. The Central Sierra Economic Development District’s vision is to be an economic development resource... Read More

Action Alert: Economic Development Survey

Your voice is needed! Your input can help improve affordable housing, agricultural land conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, fire safety, evacuation preparedness, and wildlife habitat conservation. Calaveras County is in the strategic planning process and is identifying economic challenges and opportunities which will include plans for building a resilient local economy. As part of this process, the County is conducting a survey to hear... Read More

Have you ever wondered about what a Planning Commissioner does?

Have you ever wondered about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), environmental impact reports, and negative declarations?  A) The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) has good online publications and webinars explaining CEQA for everyone from the beginner to the expert.  (https://opr.ca.gov/ceqa/ )   B) CEQA Basics is a short summary of environmental review and how citizens can participate in the... Read More

Action Alert: Conserve Water and Dark Night Skies

The Calaveras County Planning Commission is now reviewing the Countywide Zoning Regulations.  This next portion of the draft zoning ordinance is now available for public review and comment. These draft regulations include provision for protecting dark night skies and for conserving water used to irrigate landscaping.  Please email your comments in support of conserving water and dark night skies by November 7 to the Planning... Read More

Action Alert: Encourage the Board of Supervisors to Support the Oak Woodland Ordinance

On November 7, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will receive a draft ordinance to avoid or mitigate the harm to oak woodlands from development. This ordinance is a result of the work done by the Planning Department and the Hardwood Advisory Committee. I Please encourage the Board to support this ordinance. To suggest improvements to the ordinance consult our comments on our website here. You can view the current version of the ordinance... Read More

Action Alert: Encourage the Board of Supervisors to Approve the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures

On November 7, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will receive a list of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures that, when implemented, will be sufficient to meet the County’s reduction targets by 2030.  This is the culmination of over three years of work inventorying GHG emissions, identifying reduction targets, and refining programs to reduce GHG emissions. Click here to view the measures and click here to view the Planning... Read More

CPC Member walks 250 miles to raise funds for local causes

A big THANK YOU to Mickey for coming up with this idea to support local causes and for selecting CAP/CPC to be one of them. In addition to helping raise these funds, Mickey is an avid participant in the Calaveras Planning Coalition. She provided the letter below summarizing her experience. Thank you Mickey! Mickey Williamson/ October 9, 2023THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! One day in June I was contemplating one of my all-time favorite quotes... Read More