Amador County Board of Supervisors' Meeting 6/23/26

The Amador County Board of Supervisors met on June 23, 2026, to discuss various county matters including presentations and updates on fire safety and behavioral health services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Amador Fire Safe Council's annual report, highlighting their grant-funded projects aimed at wildfire risk reduction through community fuel breaks, forest health initiatives, and maintenance strategies. The council detailed their efforts in securing over $3 million in funding for critical fuel break projects and emphasized the importance of CEQA compliance and strategic planning to leverage additional grants. The board also considered and approved a policy to delegate partial authority to the General Services Agency (GSA) to waive park use permit and rental fees, incorporating volunteer work as a criterion for fee waivers to reduce administrative burden. Additionally, the board approved an easement abandonment and lot merger in the Comanche area. The meeting concluded with the introduction of the new assistant chief for the Amador El Dorado Cal Fire unit, who expressed commitment to ongoing community engagement.