Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 09-01-2026 · Letter Regarding AB 2494

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 1, 2026, to discuss and vote on a letter requesting the Governor to veto Assembly Bill 2494 (AB 2494). The bill pertains to changes in the management and funding of the Demonstration State Forests, specifically affecting timber operations and the Forest Resources Improvement Fund (FRIF). Concerns were raised about the bill potentially shifting the mission of these forests away from sustainable timber management and research, which could impact the financial self-sufficiency of the forests and ongoing forest health initiatives. After public comments and board discussion, the motion to approve the letter requesting the veto of AB 2494 was passed with a 3-1 vote, authorizing the chair to sign the letter.