Supervisor District 3

Rural County Advocacy

California’s rural communities play a crucial role in supporting the world’s fifth largest economy. In addition, rural counties feed the state, nation and globe. The vast majority of water consumed by California residents, agricultural producers and industry originate in California’s rural communities. And rural counties are home to stunning national parks and forests, mountains, deserts and the Pacific Ocean. Through his work with the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Supervisor Miller advocates for the interests of rural counties.

Areas of focus in RCRC's 2022-2025 strategic plan:

• Wildfire prevention and forest resiliency
• Drought and water resiliency
• High-speed internet ("broadband")
• Housing and health services
• Transportation

Broadband Access

Equitably expand broadband to support economic development, distance-learning, telework, telemedicine, and general quality of life for all residents by championing the implementation of Nevada County Broadband Strategy Plan policies and last-mile infrastructure projects.

Supervisor Miller advocates for the interests of rural counties through his representation of the county on the board of Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC).

Learn more:

• Read our Nevada County Broadband Strategy 
• Supervisors Award $500,000 in Last-Mile Broadband Grants
• Supervisors Approve Countywide EIR to Expedite Shovel-Ready Broadband Projects

Emergency Preparedness

Lead the community in all-hazards planning, preparedness, response, and recovery with a focus on wildfire; engage residents in emergency preparedness; create more defensible space around properties and roadways; and mitigate the impact of Public Safety Power Shutoff events.

Learn more:

• The Nevada County Egress/Ingress Fire Safety Project
• Grant funding for defensible space

Housing

Coordinate with local jurisdictions, developers, and other partners to facilitate the development of and access to affordable and workforce housing development.

Learn more:

• Through his role on the board of the Regional Housing Authority, Supervisor Miller has helped make affordable housing projects a reality in Nevada County.
• Lone Oak Senior Housing, completed in August 2021, provides 31 units of affordable housing for Nevada County’s lower income seniors. Hear Supervisors Sue Hoek and Dan Miller speak about the project: https://youtu.be/9vNs5wHxtC0.

Water

Advocate for a dependable, quality water supply; continue to be good stewards of the watersheds, while conserving the available resources in our care.

Learn more:

• Supervisor Miller is concerned about our region's increasing need for additional water storage.