Memorandum
Date: October 6, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen Carter, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Consideration of Discussion to Rename the Building known as the County of Lake Courthouse located at 255 N. Forbes Street in Lakeport, CA
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Superior Court recently vacated their offices on the 4th floor of the County of Lake Courthouse located at 255 N. Forbes Street in Lakeport, CA. The remaining offices in this building are occupied by County Government only and the renaming of the building would be appropriate at this time.
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• County Administration
• County Administrative Building
• County Administrative Center
• County Administrative Headquarters
• County Civic Offices
• County Government Campus
• County Government Center
• County Government Office Building
• County Government Plaza
• County Office Complex
• County Operations Hub
• County Services Building
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Recommended Action: Approve renaming the building known as the County of Lake Courthouse located at 255 N. Forbes Street in Lakeport, CA and bring back a resolution for adoption.