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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Dorado County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Veoci Emergency Management Software Implementation
The county continues rolling out Veoci, the software platform used to coordinate emergency response. Better technology means faster, better-organized disaster coordination.
Museum collection additions and removals
A new "Civic Celebrations" exhibit is nearly done, the Research Room is inventorying its map collection with the Surveyor's Office, and the museum is prepping fair activities including possible gold panning demonstrations and the Chinatown exhibit moving to the Fountain & Tallman Museum.
District V commissioner seat turnover in 2027
Chair Leona Allen is stepping down when her term ends January 1, 2027, taking a volunteer role with the state wildlife department. Supervisor Laine will appoint her replacement — a chance for local residents to seek the seat.
Recorder-Clerk fee increases
Recording fees are going up January 1, 2027, including a flat $7 charge for document copies. The office is self-funded and says efficiencies let it lower its per-document rate since 2019.
Green Valley Mortuary mausoleum expansion
Green Valley Mortuary & Cemetery wants to add five mausoleums to its existing cemetery campus off Alexandrite Drive. The structures would push into the standard side setback, though a 2015 approval already gave the mortuary flexibility in the R1A zone. The design committee found no aesthetic objections, and the project now moves through the county's broader review process.
Volunteer recognition criteria
The commission is figuring out how it will pick nominated volunteers to receive recognition. No criteria have been settled yet, so the process remains open.
2027 Commission meeting schedule
The Commission was to set its 2027 meeting dates and locations, which affects when and where residents can participate in veteran affairs business next year.