Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

1 day 3 hours ago

It’s our annual Coastal Clean-up Day with Lake County Water Resources Department and CLEAN Kelseyville. Many hands make light work!

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

1 day 4 hours ago

Photos from Visit Lake County, California's post

“Know your farmer, know your food!” Explore the Big Valley Small Farms Tour this Saturday.

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

1 day 17 hours ago

The Lake County Special Districts, crew spent the day with me in the field, and dang we have incredible staff! These dedicated folks go above and beyond to keep “stuff” moving through the systems. Thank you for all you do!

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

4 days 21 hours ago

Auction day at the Lake County Fair, congratulations to the kids (and families) and huge thanks to the buyers! The proud smiles are my favorite part.

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5 is with Supervisor Brad Rasmussen.

5 days 14 hours ago

Kicking off the Lake County Fair with the Blue Ribbon Dinner, celebrating Lake County Agriculture! Great job, Sierra Cude, raising, Tubby, the Fair Foundation hog. I’m so proud of you!

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5 is with Allison Panella.

6 days 22 hours ago

While showing off the best of Lake County to California State Association of Counties President County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg and CSAC staff, we had to stop by Panella Orchards for pears!

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

2 weeks 4 hours ago

Are. You. Ready?

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

2 weeks 20 hours ago

1st Annual Blackberry COBBler Festival

7 years later, the Blackberry COBBler Festival by Cobb Area Council has grown into one of our most beloved local festivals. Join us this Saturday on Cobb Mountain to celebrate everything blackberry!

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

3 weeks 3 days ago

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Updated closure dates for Kelsey Creek Drive!

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Supervisor Jessica Pyska, District 5

3 weeks 3 days ago

Photos from Congressman Mike Thompson's post

Thank you for the visit, Congressman Mike Thompson, and for the support to keep this program going!

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Priorities, Projects, and Exciting Announcements

Economic Vitality

  • Increased the County’s interest income from less than $500K to approximately $7M a year with the implementation of an investment strategy developed with the new Tax Collector. These funds are distributed to county, school, and special districts each quarter.
  • Historic salary increases for all County staff and impactful signing bonuses for “difficult to fill” positions, including Law Enforcement. Competitive compensation ensures we retain excellence and attract high-caliber candidates. As the largest employer in the County, higher wages stimulate our economy and support local businesses.
  • Broadband Master Plan- Applied for millions of dollars to implement the “Middle Mile” and “Last Mile” infrastructure to bring Broadband access across Lake County.
  • General Plan and Area Plan- Updates are officially underway and will include a county-wide climate vulnerability analysis and evacuation plans, $1.8M in secured grants.
  • Workforce Development- Training, skill development, and connecting to local businesses, CareerPoint in Lakeport leverages regional funding to provide career services to local residents of all ages. https://www.workforcealliancenorthbay.org/job-seekers/

Prevention and Preparedness

  • Tree Mortality Emergency in May of 2022, developed a plan to remove 20,000 dead trees along county roadways and facilitated grant-funded “Hazard Tree” removal projects in the Fox Drive neighborhood of Cobb and the Bottle Rock Road and Soda Bay corridors.
  • Home Hardening in the Kelseyville Riviera, a pilot program with Cal Fire, CalOES, and FEMA will harden 500 homes over the next 3 years, in partnership with North Coast Opportunities. $22M in grant funding
  • Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation grant from the California Fire Safe Council for planning and fuel reduction – the first of many evacuation plans for all communities in the county.
  • Konocti Fire Safe Council  supported with $10K in start-up funding to focus on wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and community education for the Soda Bay corridor.
  • Holding PG&E Accountable – for the removal of cut trees left behind on people’s property.

Healthy and Safe Communities

  • The first Climate Resiliency Officer and Tribal Liason in the State of California was hired through a 5-year grant with CalOES.
  • Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan is in process and will ensure safe and equitable access to outdoor space and promote resilience to the impacts of climate change, funded with cannabis tax revenue.  Trail Plan
  • Cobb is getting a park! Planning is underway for the first County park in the Cobb Area, funded by geothermal royalties.
  • Senior Centers were awarded $50K grants to upgrade their facilities and programs to ensure they continue to provide services to our growing senior population, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
  • Homelessness: “People Helping People” the Lake County Street Outreach and Prevention Team van brings services and support to meet people where they are in our rural areas. Outreach Van
  • Library Bookmobile – is coming soon and will connect communities with books and Wi-Fi, funded by a grant written by the County Librarian.
  • Kelseyville Sidewalk Safe Routes to School program will provide a continuous sidewalk along Konocti Road, $450K through Congressman Mike Thompson and the Community Projects Fund.