Memorandum
Date: April 15, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Helen Owen, District 1 Supervisor
Subject: Consideration of Use of Staff Time in Excess of 8 Hours to Research a Request Received from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson
Executive Summary:
County staff received a request from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson to facilitate acquisition of a currently Federally-owned Lake County property by Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California. The property is located in District 1. I have a need to do research prior to bringing this matter forward for the full Board’s consideration, and anticipate Community Development, Administration and County Counsel staff time may be needed.
I request our Board approve use of greater than 8 hours of staff time for this purpose.
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Recommended Action: Approve use of greater than 8 hours of staff time to research a request from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson.