Memorandum
Date: September 15, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Robin Borre, Special Districts Administrator
Subject: Approve closure of the Lake County Special Districts Department to the public on September 18, 2026; December 18, 2026; April 23, 2027; and June 11, 2027, for all-staff training and team-building activities
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Special Districts Department respectfully requests the Board’s approval to close the Department to the public on September 18, 2026; December 18, 2026; April 23, 2027; and June 11, 2027, to conduct all-staff training and team-building activities.
These scheduled closures will provide Special Districts staff with dedicated time to participate in training, professional development, and team-building activities designed to strengthen communication, collaboration, and overall departmental effectiveness.
During each closure, Special Districts staff will remain available on an on-call basis to respond to emergency situations and ensure that essential services continue without interruption.
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☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☒ County Workforce
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Recommended Action: Approve closure of the Lake County Special Districts Department to the public on September 18, 2026; December 18, 2026; April 23, 2027; and June 11, 2027, for all-staff training and team-building activities.