CLEARLAKE OAKS — Public safety and code enforcement were identified as top priorities “by far” in a recent survey of Clearlake Oaks, according to Dist. 3 Supervisor Denise Rushing. County staff responded by bringing an update on plans to reorganize the community”s task force focused on those issues after nine months of staff shortages left it in bad shape.
The task force is comprised of staff from several county departments, including the Lake County Sheriff”s Office, Animal Care and Control, Sheriff”s Office and other divisions as needed. It was established with one-time funding in fiscal year 2003-04 and extended because of its success.
Shortages in the Probation Department and Sheriff”s Office staff resulted when staff assigned to the task force were promoted, according to Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Cox, taking away from the task force. Both departments then experienced hard times filling the vacancies.
Cox said the reorganization will not require additional funding from the county, as monies already committed to the task force are not being utilized.
“What”s needed in the task force is some leadership,” said Rushing. Code Enforcement Manager Voris Brumfield stepped up to that role; the reorganization would make her its coordinator.
The Economic Development Task Force aims with its proposed reorganization to “clean up” Clearlake Oaks by bringing county staff from several departments to cover the community, educating its residents about government processes and providing a conduit for input and volunteerism, among other goals.
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