Save Our Styrofoam
The Master Gardeners will collect Styrofoam June 2nd and 3rd. Please click here for details.
Multi-Year Budget Projections
This is the fourth year that staff has developed a multi-year forecast attempting to indicate what the County might expect by way of the economy and our future financial performance. Click here to review the report that covers the 5 year period of FY 2012-13 through FY 2016-17 and provides initial recommendations on budget strategies to guide our actions moving forward.
County Liabilities Presentation
During the presentation of the FY 2011-12 Mid-Year Budget Report, Craig Pedro, County Administrator mentioned his intentions to return to the Board of Supervisors on March 20 to provide a presentation of the County’s outstanding liabilities. The following liabilities will be presented: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Post Retirement Medical, Workers Compensation, Leave Liability, Internal and External Debt click herefor the complete presentation.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
The 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days schedule, click here.
Central Sierra Economic Development District Request for Proposals
PURPOSE: The Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) is requesting submission of bid proposals to provide specified administrative, management, and fiscal services, as well as to design, develop, and implement programs, on an independent contractual basis. Click here to view the Request for Proposals.
2012 CALED Professional Advisory Service Report
In February 2008, the California Association of Local Economic Development (CALED) was invited to hold a forum on the condition of economic development efforts within Tuolumne County. At the conclusion of the two day forum, CALED issued a Professional Advisory Service (PAS) Report which contained prioritized recommendations for the community to follow in order to revitalize its economic development efforts.
CALED was invited back in January 2012 to conduct a follow-up forum aimed at: 1) evaluating how well the County and community had moved to address the key elements identified in the 2008 PAS Report; 2) identify 2008 elements that required additional action; and 3) new elements of focus for the future. Click here for the CALED’s PAS Report summarizing their findings from the 2012 forum.
Ordinance to Expand Application of the TOT and Resolution to Place it on the June 5, 2012 Ballot
On February 21, 2012, the Board considered proposed language related to possible exemptions from the expanded TOT. After discussion, the Board directed staff to return on March 6 with additional language that: 1) more narrowly defined what “substantial financial assistance” means; and 2) provides an additional exemption for organized church camps (click here to review the complete document.
Vision, Mission, and Values Statements & 5 Year Plan
One of the Board of Supervisor’s 2011 Goals was to “Develop Tuolumne County Vision, Mission, and Values Statements and complimentary 5 Year Plan”. The Board also desired to develop a Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. This overall goal was accomplished with adoption of these statements and plan on December 6, 2011. It should be noted that this is the first time that the Board of Supervisors has ever adopted such statements and plans. This is another major step towards the County of Tuolumne becoming a more purposeful, mission driven organization. Click here to view the complete document.
Board of Supervisors to consider Adopted Budget
The Fiscal Year 2011-12 Adopted Budget will be heard before the Board of Supervisors at a Budget Hearing on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at 2 South Green Street, 4th Floor, Sonora. Click here for access to the County Administrator’s Budget Message and all budget book materials.
2010-2011 Grand Jury Report
The 2010-2011 Grand Jury Report and responses are available for public review. Click here to view the documents which have been broken into sections.
Promoting Tuolumne County
The County of Tuolumne is excited to announce the launch of a new program that we feel will have a significant impact on the promotion of our County. We have entered into a three year agreement with CGI Communications to produce a series of streaming online videos highlighting all our county has to offer its residents, visitors and businesses. For more information click here.
Community Resources Hot Topics
Information about the topics below and more, can be found with documents available for review at the CRA Hot Topics page here.
- Proposed Changes to the Sewage Disposal Ordinances
- Application Fees
- Updates to the General Plan
- Biological Resources Review Guide
- Regional Blueprint Planning
- Adopted Inclusionary Ordinance (Affordable Housing)
Environmental News
Hazardous Household Products Can't Go In The Trash! Where do they Go? Find out here.
The County of Tuolumne (population 57,000) was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties in the State of California. Stretching from the foothills to the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Tuolumne County is both a recreation paradise and a wonderful place to live. The County contains historic gold mining towns, the pristine Emigrant Wilderness, world-renowned Yosemite National Park, and numerous lakes and rivers. Its proximity to San Francisco (2.5 hours) and Sacramento (2 hours) makes the County accessible. We welcome you to explore not just the County's website, but to come discover Tuolumne County's riches for yourself. You can read more about the County in our 