Heidi Hall

Heidi Hall, Nevada County District 1 Supervisor, is pleased to announce her run for re-election, and to lay out her priorities for her next term. She is now completing her second term. In stating her priorities, Hall emphasized the need for continued work on mitigating the effects of wildfire that threaten rural and wooded areas: […]

Almost two years ago, in the early hours of an August Monday morning, the Jones Fire started in the South Yuba River canyon right outside of Nevada City. Burning through steep, heavily forested terrain, the fire was 550 acres the next day, causing the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents, triggering air quality advisories, and resulting […]

As my year as Board Chair comes to an end, I want to start this message with a heartfelt expression of gratitude. I am grateful to our County staff, our public health team, and community partners, who stepped up with great courage and determination to serve our community during this unprecedented public health emergency. Working […]

January 12, 2021 – Editor’s note: This morning, Dan Miller was elected unanimously as the Chair of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors for 2021. Sue Hoek was elected unanimously as the Vice Chair. As is customary, the outgoing Chair provided closing comments on her term. First I’d like to thank my Colleagues for their […]

December 28, 2020 – This past August, the Jones Fire, ignited by dry lightning in the South Yuba River canyon, burned 705 acres and destroyed 21 structures. Independence Trail and its beautiful wooden bridges were destroyed in the fire. The community has been quick to put energy into the renovation and restoration of this beloved […]

December 17, 2020 – It did not have to be this way. I never thought I would be sharing a moment of silence for over 30 Nevada County Residents the week before Christmas. The impacts are almost beyond comprehension but we must recognize the gravity of where we are now. When the COVID-19 virus first entered […]

February 13, 2020 – It is campaign season in Nevada County, and time to talk about policies and ideas for change that are achievable within the County government structure. As the Chair of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, I want to give all voters a picture of where I stand on the issues that […]

August 23, 2019 – If there is one single thing Nevada County and other rural areas can point to as an impediment to a more vibrant economy, it is the lack of affordable, accessible internet. Bringing broadband into our homes and downtown was a key priority for me when I joined the Nevada County Board […]