- March 28, 2012
- One-Voice Trip Summary
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors met with Devin Rhinerson and René Hanna, Legislative Assistants to Senator Dianne Feinstein, to request the Senator’s support regarding a variety of local issues. The Board discussed support from the U.S. Forest Service for law enforcement efforts of illegal marijuana grow sites on public lands and the U.S. Attorney’s Office support for increased federal prosecution of illegal marijuana grow sites on private lands. Additionally, the Board discussed the need to utilize Lake Success at full capacity, and other local funding needs, such as the need for USDA Rural Development Program funds to upgrade disadvantaged community water systems throughout the County.
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- March 27, 2012
- One-Voice Trip Summary
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors met today with the Director and Deputy Director of Law Enforcement for the U.S. Forest Service, David Ferrell and Tracy Perry. Discussions included the ongoing efforts to suppress illegal marijuana grow sites on public land and the inherent safety and environmental concerns associated with these sites. Director David Ferrell pledged his continued support in the investigation and eradication of these sites.
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- March 13, 2012
- Tulare County Hires New Economic Development Manager
Tulare County Administrative Officer Jean Rousseau announced today that Michael Washam has been selected to serve as the new Tulare County Economic Development Manager.
“Michael has proven expertise in real estate matters, business finance, land use and planning regulations,” said Jake Raper, Director of the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA). “He is an expert in large scale industrial development, such as food processing, solar and alternative energy generation, and wholesale distribution facilities.”
Washam will serve as a key member of the RMA’s Office of Economic Development – comprised of a highly-experienced team charged with effectively marketing and positioning Tulare County for business creation, expansion and attraction.
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- March 6, 2012
- Community Corrections Partnership to Host Realignment Conference
A coalition of agencies who serve Tulare County and are charged with the planning and implementation of AB 109 - The Public Safety Realignment Act - will host an educational conference for community leaders in March.
The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) will hold the Tulare County Public Safety Realignment Conference from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 9 at the Visalia Convention Center. The conference is designed to inform an invite-only list of community leaders on impacts of AB 109 and how they can assist in educating their communities.
“We hope that by providing community leaders with useful information about the Public Safety Realignment Act they can in turn educate their respective communities in Tulare County,” said Bill Wittman, Tulare County Sheriff-Coroner, and CCP member.
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