September 22, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The September 22, 2026 meeting of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 county budget, including allocations of transient occupancy taxes: $50,000 to the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce and $350,000 to the Calaveras Visitors Bureau, despite public criticism regarding the effectiveness and transparency of these organizations. The board also authorized the Health and Human Services Agency to apply for and accept up to $3 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to establish a justice behavioral health collaborative. Additionally, the board approved personnel changes involving reclassification and departmental restructuring within public works and integrated waste management. A temporary moratorium on data center development applications was extended for an additional 10 months and 15 days. The board discussed ongoing efforts to study and potentially expand cannabis industry regulations and tax rates to enhance county revenue. Public comments addressed concerns about energy storage projects and the allocation of funds to local organizations. Overall, the meeting focused on budget approvals, grant applications, personnel adjustments, and regulatory moratoriums with implications for county procurement and fiscal management.