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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Dorado County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Labor Negotiations with Employee Organizations
The county is bargaining with eight employee groups covering nearly all county workers, from sheriff's deputies to general staff. What gets negotiated now affects pay, benefits, and county staffing costs down the road.
2026 CAC Goals
The Committee reviewed and discussed its own goals and objectives for 2026, setting priorities for its advisory work on solid waste policy. No formal action was taken.
CSBG advisory role and funding oversight
Federal Community Services Block Grant money flows through the county, and this council advises the Board of Supervisors on how it's used. Discretionary CSBG funding just arrived, supporting local anti-poverty programs.
2025 Behavioral Health Commission Annual Report to Board of Supervisors
The committee discussed when and how to report its work to the Board of Supervisors, with September suggested. What gets included — like vacation home rental data — shapes how the Board sees economic development priorities.
Public Comment Procedure and Teleconference Policy
After six months under revised public comment rules, the board decided to keep them and check again in early 2027. It also adopted a new policy for handling Zoom/remote-access disruptions required by state law.
Voting System Contract Extension
The county extended its voting system agreement with Liberty Vote USA five years, adding $600,000 for a new $1.8 million total.
County Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment
The board held its state-required hearing on how many county jobs sit vacant and how recruitment and retention went in 2025.