Memorandum
Date: October 20, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Johanna DeLong, Clerk of the Board
Subject: Approve Resolution Ordering a Special District Election to be Held on March 2, 2027 for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of a Proposed Ordinance Enacting a Special Tax Upon Property Within The District for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Response Programs and Services; Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Lake County to Render Election Services to The District Relating to the Conduct of the Special District Election; Approving the Form of a Special Tax Measure and Ballot Question; and Directing Related Actions
Executive Summary:
The Resolution of the Northshore Fire Protection District is being submitted for your Board’s approval pursuant to Section 10400 et seq. of the Elections Code, State of California. The Fire District requests the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to render all services necessary to conduct the election and the District agrees to reimburse the County of Lake in full upon presentation of the bill.
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Recommended Action: Approve Resolution Ordering a Special District Election to be Held on March 2, 2027 for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of a Proposed Ordinance Enacting a Special Tax Upon Property Within The District for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Response Programs and Services; Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Lake County to Render Election Services to The District Relating to the Conduct of the Special District Election; Approving the Form of a Special Tax Measure and Ballot Question; and Directing Related Actions