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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tehama County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
99W and South Main Street Improvement Project completion
Public Works was scheduled to present a Notice of Completion for the 99W and South Main Street improvement project built by S.T. Rhoades Construction, formally wrapping up the road improvements.
Evergreen Road Bridge Replacement Project completion
Public Works was scheduled to present a Notice of Completion for the Evergreen Road Bridge replacement, closing out the construction contract with J.F. Shea Construction. This is the final paperwork step after the bridge work wrapped up.
Bywood Drive Road Division Charges
The county's only Permanent Road Division, on Bywood Drive, got its annual assessment approved with a 2.39 percent construction-cost increase — $279.44 per parcel for 55 parcels. The fund pays for slurry seals, overlays and future culvert work; residents got a fresh overlay in 2025. Chair Walker griped that the county shouldn't be running what amounts to a road association, but the board approved it 5-0.
Director of Public Works Appointment
The county's top public works job — which oversees roads, infrastructure and capital projects — was up for closed-session consideration by the Board. Whoever fills this role shapes how county road and construction dollars get spent.