April 7, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

• Sexual Assault Awareness Month: The Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation designating the month of April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 
• Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation designating the month of April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• National County Government Month: The Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation designating the month of April 2026 as National County Government Month.  
• Letter of Support of Senate Bill (SB) 973 - Wildfire County Coordinator Program: The Board of Supervisors executed a letter of support of SB 973 which formalizes and expands California’s Wildfire County Coordinator Program providing long-term support for local coordinators to improve wildfire mitigation, home hardening, and emergency planning. It officially places the program in statute to enhance local capacity for resilience in high-risk areas, with $9.5 million allocated in the 2025-26 budget to support 47 counties. 
• Pack Fire Funding: The Board of Supervisors approved the funding plan for the Pack Fire cleanup Phase II. This approval follows the State's decision to fund 75 percent of the Phase II debris-removal process through the California Disaster Assistance Act.

Community News & Events

Fishmas is Here: Important Updates for the 2026 Fishing Opener

Get ready to cast your lines—"Fishmas" officially kicks off the regular fishing season in the Eastern Sierra on April 25, 2026! Anglers can expect abundant opportunities across our beautiful lakes and streams, but please be aware of the new mandatory watercraft inspections required before launching in Inyo and Mono Counties to protect our waters from invasive golden mussels. 

For complete details on the new watercraft inspection program, please visit EasternSierraWID.com [1] and check out MonoCounty.org/fishing [2] for local guides, lake information, and current fishing events. 

Help Improve Our Transportation System!
The Mono County Local Transportation Commission (MCLTC) wants your input on unmet transit needs for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Share your thoughts at our upcoming public meetings or, phone or email:

• April 13, 2026 (no earlier than 9:00 AM) – Local Transportation Commission and Social Services Transportation Advisory Council.
• May 11, 2026 (no earlier than 9:00 AM) – Local Transportation Commission.

Where to join:

• In-person: Dana Room (2nd Floor) at 1290 Tavern Road in Mammoth Lakes.
• Teleconference: CAO Conferences Room (1st Floor) at 74 N. School Street, Annex 1 in Bridgeport.
• Zoom: Links and webinar IDs are available on our agendas.

Can't attend? You can send your transit needs or comments to Olya Egorov at oegorov@mono.ca.gov [3] or call 760-924-1802.

Conway Ranch Public Meeting - New Date!
Your Voice Matters, Mono County! Join us for an important Public Meeting to discuss the Conway Ranch 2025 Annual Report and the 2026 Operations Plan.

We are calling on all interested stakeholders to come together and discuss the uses and projects that will shape the future of the Conway Ranch. We want your input on key topics, including:

1. Agriculture
2. Aquaculture
3. Historical preservation
4. Interpretive access & Recreation

Date: Wednesday, April 27th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Lee Vining Community Center

Got questions before the meeting? Feel free to contact Karyn Spears at kspears@mono.ca.gov [4] or give her a call at (760) 932-5443.

Eastern Sierra Outdoor Recreation Survey

Live, work, own property, run a business, or play in the Eastern Sierra?

Your input matters. Please take this 10–15 minute outdoor recreation survey now, before April 30, 2026. Community members and visitors are encouraged to participate.

Click here [5] to take the quick, anonymous survey.

Results will inform sustainable recreation planning and investment priorities across the tri-county area. Questions? Please e-mail econdev@mono.ca.gov [6].

Jobseeker News
Get a head start on your career in the Eastern Sierra! The latest edition of Mono County's Jobseeker News is here! Stay updated with the latest employment opportunities and resources in Mono County. Click here [7] for the latest news.

Board of Supervisors Meetings
Click here [8] to view the meeting agendas or to watch the Board of Supervisors meetings.