12.8.19 Petition for GPU Writ of Mandate

editing Petiton for GPU Writ Draft 12-8-19 (1)  Read More

Final memos sent to Board of Supervisors

As part of our ongoing exhaustion of administrative remedies, CPC Facilitator, Tom Infusino sent the following memos to the Board of Supervisors regarding the General Plan Update. Inadequate Analysis of Alternatives last GPU Needs Implementation Staff Flaws in Findings of Fact for GPU Failure to Complete the General PlanPlan Deferred Mitigation Missing Components Flawed Responses to Comments  Read More

Opinion: The Valley Springs Community Plan – Redux

CAP and CPC member, Muriel Zeller explains clearly and cohesively on WHY Valley Springs does not have a community plan. Read the full story here     Don’t forget about your CAP and the CPC in your holiday giving this year. Make your tax-deductible and greatly appreciated donation here  Read More

Opinion: The General Plan Update is Over, Hypothetically

CAP and CPC member, Muriel Zeller submitted a wonderfully written opinion piece on the General Plan Update and the road to hypothetical litigation. Take a gander here , you’re in for an excellent read.   Reminder: CAP is participating in GivingTuesday this year. To make your tax deductible donation, click here  Read More

Letter to the Editor: Valley Springs Deserves Better

On August 22, 2019 CPC co-founder and member, Joyce Techel submitted a letter to the editors of the Valley Springs News and the Calaveras Enterprise. Read the full letter here .   Our work on advocating for a legally defensible General Plan that will improve the natural and built environments in Calaveras County depends on the generosity of our supporters. Please consider a tax-deductible donation by clicking here  Read More

Letter to the Editor: Elected representatives’ job is to represent wishes of constituents.

On August 29, 2019 CPC member, Janice Bassett of Valley Springs submitted a letter to the editor at the Valley Springs News and the Calaveras Enterprise. Read the full letter here .   Our work on advocating for a legally defensible General Plan that will improve the natural and built environments in Calaveras County depends on the generosity of our supporters. Please consider a tax-deductible donation by clicking here .      Read More

Valley Springs News – Lack of Responsiveness at General Plan Update Hearings

Letter from CPC Facilitator, Tom Infusino to the Valley Springs News, read the full article here .   Our work on advocating for a legally defensible General Plan that will improve the natural and built environments in Calaveras County depends on the generosity of our supporters. Please consider a tax-deductible donation by clicking here  Read More

(VIDEO)CPC Members Speak Up at GPU Hearing to Defend Community Plans

On July 30 and 31, 2019 members of the CPC spoke during the public comment period to defend community plans. The rescinding of Community Plans for Arnold, Avery/Hathaway Pines, Murphys, Copperopolis, and Valley Springs in the General Plan Update illustrates a lack of responsiveness to both public and Supervisor concerns. Watch the discussion of the Community Plans here .  Read More

Board of Supervisors Completes General Plan Update Hearing – Prepares to Rescind Community Plans

San Andreas.  On July 31, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed staff to prepare the paperwork needed for the Board to adopt the updated General Plan. The Board’s direction concluded a two-day review of the General Plan’s ten elements. The updated General Plan will rescind the existing community plans for Arnold, Avery/Hathaway Pines, Murphys/Douglas Flat, and Valley Springs. Fourteen of the county’s 24 Community Areas... Read More

Public Record Request for the Mintier-Harnish General Plan draft

Below is the latest Public Record Request the CPC has made for the Mintier-Harnish General Plan draft, the General Plan draft that cost taxpayers almost $1,000,000 and has yet to be released.  Read the full letter here .   Our work at the CPC would not be possible without generous financial contributions from our supporters. Please consider continued support of our organization by making a tax-deductible monetary donation by clicking here .  Read More