Nevada City, Calif. – From casual Coffee Chats to a formal, two-day workshop, Nevada County is offering several new ways for residents to learn about and provide input on how County funding is prioritized for services and programs that impact the community.

“We want residents to understand how budget decisions are made,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Lisa Swarthout. “We’re creating more opportunities to ask questions, share priorities and be part of the conversation.”

Nevada County’s new fiscal year starts on July 1, and the 2026-2027 budget development process is underway. The proposed budget will be available in late May, with adoption scheduled for June 23.

Residents can share their thoughts in several ways:

  • Attend a budget Coffee Chat.
  • Speak in person or by phone at 530-270-3474 during public comment at the April 28–29 Budget Workshop or the June 9 Budget Hearing.
  • Email comments to BOS.PublicComment@nevadacountyca.gov.

Budget Coffee Chats

The County will host three budget Coffee Chat events in Nevada City, Truckee and Grass Valley. These informal, drop-in sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with County staff.

  • Nevada City: Friday, April 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Madelyn Helling Library Community Room, 980 Helling Way
  • Truckee: Thursday, April 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Prosser Room at Town of Truckee, 10183 Truckee Airport Road
  • Grass Valley: Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Grass Valley Library, 207 Mill St.

Budget Workshop, Hearing and Adoption

The budget workshop and hearing provide opportunities for public comment in front of all five Supervisors prior to adoption on June 23. All three meetings will take place in Board Chambers at the Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.

  • Budget Workshop: April 28-29, 9 a.m.
  • Budget Hearing: June 9, 9 a.m.
  • Budget Adoption: June 23, 9 a.m.

Learn More

In addition to the events above, residents can also follow along and learn more about the budget process on the County’s Facebook and Instagram channels, as well as by subscribing to the County’s weekly Thursday newsletter at nevadacountyca.gov/newsletter.