I am excited to announce that I am seeking a second term as District 5 Supervisor for Lake County. Since taking office in January of 2021, I have been working diligently with my colleagues on the Board and County staff to serve District 5 and Lake County constituents, always seeking solutions that will move us forward toward a vibrant future.
Economic Vitality, Prevention and Preparedness, and Healthy and Safe Communities - the three broad areas of focus I laid out in my 2020 campaign - have been my guide and will remain so during my second term. Updating our General Plan and Area Plans has been a top priority and we are finally launching that work this fall. This extensive planning will significantly shape how we grow in each of our communities and as a county. There will be many opportunities for the public to participate and embed their priorities, and I encourage everyone to be a part of this exciting process.
Much of my work has centered around building climate resilience and adaptation into our communities, as we feel the impacts of a rapidly changing environment From extreme drought, pervasive tree mortality, and wildfires to atmospheric rivers, and year-round power outages, we must be ready for everything. Collaboration and working together is how we are preparing the Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Plan, targeting dead and dying trees with removal projects, hardening 500 homes in the Kelseyville Riviera, and why I am committed to developing "Climate Safe Lake," a climate action plan that is inclusive of the County, both cities, and the tribal nations. We can thrive through these dynamic times, but we must be proactive, collaborative, and adapt together.
The work we are doing in Lake County is getting noticed at both the State and Federal levels. I take every opportunity to advocate for the unique needs of rural counties with our elected representatives, the California Public Utility Commission, Cal Fire, CalOES, and hold PG&E accountable for their actions and inactions. Recently I was appointed to the National
Association of Counties' "Environment, Energy and Land Use" steering committee to develop federal policy, bringing Lake County to the national table.
This is an exciting time for Lake County as we step up to meet the challenges and position ourselves to benefit from the historic investments in bi-partisan legislation that are funding infrastructure, broadband, housing, and economic development. Our team has been laying the groundwork to meet this moment and we will be implementing projects that will elevate Lake County for future generations.
More detailed information on my projects and priorities will be available soon at SupervisorJessicaPyska.com.
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