Why is additional funding needed? Hasn’t Nevada County been successful in millions of dollars of grant and congressional funding for these projects in our community?

The County brought together CAL FIRE, the Sheriff’s Office and other first responders to identify the gaps in service between what we have now to respond to emergencies and what is needed. That group identified 62 unique projects and programs that would have cost $36,000,000 per year to implement. 

Over the past four years, the County has been awarded over $10 Million in state and federal grants to funds key projects. But raising on average $2.5 Million per year is simply not enough to do the major work that is required to meet the community’s needs.

The proposed measure would provide stable, locally controlled funding to address critical needs. This additional funding will also make the County eligible for more state and federal funds. For example, for every $1 million the County commits to match, we can secure $3 million in FEMA funding. Leveraging these funds will allow the County to do large-scale projects that are critical defenses to protect our neighborhoods. 

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1. What is Ready Nevada County: Preparing for the Future all about?
2. What community priorities have we heard so far?
3. What public safety needs must be addressed?
4. What about illegal camping and campfires?
5. Why do you want my feedback?
6. Why is the County proposing a tax measure now?
7. Why is additional funding needed? Hasn’t Nevada County been successful in millions of dollars of grant and congressional funding for these projects in our community?
8. Why is the County trying to raise our taxes?
9. Why are you trying to raise taxes when inflation is already making it difficult to afford essentials like food and gas?
10. How will a ½ cent sales tax impact my budget?
11. Why can’t the County live within its means like the rest of us?
12. What kinds of projects and services would the tax measure fund?
13. How will you choose which projects to fund? Will the tax measure fund projects in my neighborhood?
14. How will residents know that tax funds are being used appropriately?
15. Why is the County proposing a general sales tax and not a special purpose parcel tax?
16. What has the County done to get input from stakeholders like the cities or town? Were fire officials involved in these conversations?
17. How has the County included residents in the conversation around emergency services priorities?