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Topics getting the most attention in Calaveras County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Building department fee restructuring

Permit fees are going up for builders and food operators — the first comprehensive update since 2018 — though cannabis cultivation fees drop sharply under a streamlined process. The changes aim to cover actual service costs.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

County retirement incentive program

Long-serving county employees can now get $25,000-$35,000 to retire voluntarily — a workforce and budget strategy ahead of a tough fiscal year.

1 mentionLast discussed May 26, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

2026 Labor Negotiations Framework

The Board set its bargaining team and ground rules for this year's union negotiations, naming outside negotiator Che Johnson. With employee costs rising faster than revenues, these negotiations will shape the county's budget picture.

1 mentionLast discussed May 12, 2026