The Inyo County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 22, where several significant topics were discussed.
Deputy County Administrator Meaghan McCamman encouraged residents to participate in a housing survey sponsored by the Collective Housing Committee. The committee includes Inyo and Mono counties, the City of Bishop, Town of Mammoth Lakes, and Eastern Sierra Council of Governments. The survey aims to gather insights from residents, workers, and employers about regional housing needs. A community workshop for Inyo County is scheduled for July 31 at the Clint G. Quilter Consolidated Office Building in Bishop.
In other news, Michael Metcalf and Rob Deforrest were appointed to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) to represent the Olancha-Cartago Fire Department and Southern Inyo Hospital. Their terms will expire on December 31, 2026. Scott McKenzie and David Tanksley were reappointed to the County Service Area No. 2 Advisory Committee for four-year terms ending July 22, 2029. Former supervisor Matt Kingsley was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Inyo County Water Commission.
The Board also waived further reading of an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones in Inyo County, with approval scheduled for August 5. Kristen Pfeiler, Wildfire Prevention Coordinator for Inyo County/Eastern Sierra Council of Governments, stated that updated maps classify areas as having Moderate, High, or Very High wildfire risk based on advanced modeling.
Additionally, work continues on developing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. CAO Nate Greenberg reported that staff plans to release the Recommended Budget in late August. A special meeting is set for August 6 to discuss budget matters with department heads.
