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Business & Economic Development
> Political Voice
Government Services
Western Nevada County has three principal government entities providing public services to the community. The cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City are the governing bodies and service providers for most public activities within their boundaries, while the County of Nevada is the governing body and service provider for all areas not within the incorporated cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City. In addition, the county provides some services like health, welfare and libraries to all residents, even those who live within incorporated districts.
Both Grass Valley and Nevada City are Charter cities and operate with a Mayor/Council/Administrator form of government. Each council is comprised of five members elected at large on a non-partisan basis for a four-year term. The Board of Supervisors are made up of five members representing five geographic districts within the county. They are selected by non-partisan election to serve four-year terms. Utility districts such as water, sewer, gas and electric vary depending on the location of the residence. Fire districts may also operate independently of municipal government.
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Steve Cottrell, Mayor
Sally Harris, Vice Mayor
Sheila Stein, Council Member
Barbara Coffman, Council Member
David McKay, Council Member |
Mark Johnson, Mayor
Lisa Swarthout, Vice Mayor
Dan Miller, Council Member
Janet Arbuckle, Council Member
Chauncey Poston, Council Member |
Voice of the Local Business Community
As the Internet is revolutionizing the way we communicate, obtain information, and the way we purchase services and products, so too, can it enhance our political involvement. By employing the innovative powers of the Internet, the Chamber aims to assist the membership and local business community at large and put our body of voters back into the political process. Many small and medium size businesses feel powerless to affect change. The Chamber invites our local business community to join us in rediscovering the meaning of the phrase, "....for the people and by the people."
Local government websites:
City of Grass Valley
City of Nevada City
Nevada County Board of Supervisors
Connect with Our National Political Voice
Each month the Chamber assists our members and the local business community with information about issues relevant to your daily life. We also believe we need to have our voices heard in our Nation's Capital and be aware of what is happening in Washington. These informational links are vital political resources to see what bills are up in Congress, find out what others have to say about issues, and voice our opinions directly to our representatives. Click on one of the picture links to find out what's happening in Washington and voice your opinion.
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