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Provide Your Feedback: Nevada County OES Launches Survey on Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) seeks community feedback on improving the current Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance (Nevada County Ordinance 2477). All residents, property owners, and renters of unincorporated Nevada County are encouraged to provide their input via the Nevada County Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance Survey. The Survey will be available through November 28th and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

“With over 92% of Nevada County residents living in high or very high fire hazard severity zones, wildfire continues to be one of the biggest threats to Nevada County residents,” said OES Director Craig Griesbach. “Over the past few years, OES has reviewed the current hazardous vegetation ordinance and will present potential improvements to the Board of Supervisors in December.”

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County Releases Independent Report: “Economic Impact of the Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project”

Nevada County has released the final independent report, “Economic Impact of the Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project.” The Idaho-Maryland Mine would reinitiate underground mining and gold mineralization processing in Nevada County, if approved.

In response to community requests, the Board of Supervisors contracted with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) to conduct an independent economic study on the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project to estimate the economic and fiscal impacts to local businesses, residential property values, utility providers, public services, and tax revenues.

A webinar with RDN will be held on December 15th at 6:00 pm and will include an overview of the purpose and findings of the 90-page report, followed by questions and answers.

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Teamwork: District 4 Update from Supervisor Sue Hoek

Chair Hoek’s Teamwork newsletter is issued monthly and covers topics relevant to District 4. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter at www.NevadaCountyCA.gov/D4Teamwork.

In her November 2022 newsletter, Supervisor Hoek gives an update on:

The timing of the 2022 General Election results
Increased veteran benefits as a result of the PACT Act
Career transition assistance for veterans
Rental, mortgage, and utility assistance
A major broadband win for Nevada County
The lifting of our region’s burn ban
Opportunities to serve your county on a committee or commission
A request for your input on economic development
An exciting new youth workforce grant
A reminder to update your information to avoid missing out on the forthcoming Medi-Cal renewals
A calendar of upcoming events

County Offices Closed Next Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving Holiday

All County administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resume on Monday, November 28th.

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Sierra SBDC & Sierra Commons to Host Free Capital Summit

On Friday, December 2nd at 9:00 am, the Sierra SBDC at Sierra Business Council and Sierra Commons are hosting a free Capital Summit at the Golden Empire Grange at 11363 Grange Ct., Grass Valley, sponsored by River Valley Bank.

This in-person event provides entrepreneurs a networking opportunity with a variety of lenders to better understand the array of financing options available to them. In addition to learning about business loans offered by traditional and alternative lenders, attendees will also hear from local business organizations that provide free resources to help their businesses start and grow.

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Own or Live in an ADU in Nevada County? Share Your Story and Get Paid to Help Promote ADUs/JADUs

Mother Lode ADU–a new initiative from Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada counties–is looking for owners and tenants of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or Junior ADUs (JADUs) to tell their story. Those who are selected to participate will receive up to $200.

Mother Lode ADU is producing free resources to make it easier for people to build ADUs and JADUs in the region. Hearing positive stories from neighbors who have experience building one of their own will help inspire others and make a big difference in our community!

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Upcoming Workshops: Truckee Home Access Program

The Town of Truckee is hosting two upcoming Buyer and Seller Workshops on the Truckee Home Access Program (THAP), which helps the local workforce realize their homeownership goals!

The Truckee Home Access Program (THAP) preserves, produces, and protects homes to create places for people who work full-time in the Truckee region to live locally. THAP pays buyers, sellers, businesses, and developers to reserve homes for income-qualified local workers using a fifty-five-year deed restriction.

Buyers can apply for compensation up to $150,000 for a maximum of $937,500 home purchase price.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Dispatcher

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Do you have a passion and desire for helping people? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher? This highly sought-after career allows you to be the first first responder assisting the community in their time of need. If you can handle multiple tasks at once and don't mind shift work, including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Nevada County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals that answer over 50,000 calls a year. Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love.

Apply now to become a part of this rewarding team and receive a hiring bonus of up to $5,000.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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