Mono County

MONO COUNTY RESIDENTS: HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
The Mono County Board of Supervisors is holding a special adjourned meeting in Bridgeport, and you are invited to attend!

Why Attend:
We know that regularly scheduled daytime Board meetings can be difficult to attend due to work, family, or other commitments. This evening meeting is the perfect opportunity for residents—especially those in our North County communities—to:

- Engage directly with your Supervisors in a local setting.
- Voice your thoughts on the local issues that matter most to you.
- Stay informed and see your county government in action.

Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Memorial Hall (73 N. School Street, Bridgeport, CA 93517)

Your perspective is vital to helping shape the future of Mono County and your presence makes a difference. We hope to see you there!

How long does a PSPS event actually last?

If a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is called, power will remain off as long as the hazardous weather conditions persist.
Important: Power is not restored immediately when the wind stops! Before re-energizing the grid, utility crews must visually inspect all affected power lines—often by helicopter or on foot—to ensure no equipment was damaged by flying debris or fallen branches. Power is only restored when it is 100% safe.

How to Prepare:
- Keep mobile phones fully charged when high winds are in the forecast.
- Have backup charging options ready, such as battery banks or car chargers.
- If you rely on medical equipment that requires electricity, plan for backup power or alternative locations now.
- Be prepared to be without power for several days during a severe event.

Get the latest updates during an outage or emergency. Register for real-time notifications at ready.mono.ca.gov and sce.com/psps. For residents serviced by Liberty Utilities (The Walker-Coleville-Topaz Lake corridor), visit https://california.libertyutilities.com/verdi/residential.

Mono County And Cerro Coso Community College Partner to Launch Recreation Internship Program

MONO COUNTY, Calif. (June 4, 2026) — The Mono County Department of Public Works’ Sustainable Outdoors & Recreation (SOAR) division has partnered with Cerro Coso Community College to offer a new recreation internship program. Designed to create direct pathways into outdoor industry careers, this collaboration aims to cultivate a skilled local workforce capable of managing the abundant, world-class public lands within Mono County’s high-use recreation areas.

Read more: https://monocounty.ca.gov/cao/page/mono-county-and-cerro-coso-community-college-partner-launch-recreation-internship-program

🌈 June is Pride Month in Mono County 🌈

On June 2, the Mono County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month, recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Two-Spirit, Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r, Intersex, Asexual, and other diverse identities that help make our communities stronger, more vibrant, and more welcoming.

Mono County is committed to fostering a community where all people are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, disability, or background. Pride Month serves as an opportunity to celebrate diversity, raise awareness, and continue important conversations about equality, acceptance, and belonging.

The Board of Supervisors also recognizes the efforts of Mono County Behavioral Health and its community partners, including Eastern Sierra Pride and Mountain Q***rs, for their work promoting awareness, support, and inclusion throughout the year.

This month, Mono County encourages residents to celebrate the diversity that strengthens Mono County and to recommit to building a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and welcome.

Happy Pride Month, Mono County! 🌈

👏 Congratulations, Paul Roten, on Your Retirement! 👏

At its June 2 meeting, the Mono County Board of Supervisors proudly recognized Public Works Director Paul Roten for his years of dedicated service to Mono County and the Eastern Sierra.

Paul's public service career has spanned nearly three decades, including his work developing trails, parks, roadway improvements, and critical infrastructure projects that have enhanced communities throughout Mono County. During his tenure with the County, Paul served as Associate Engineer, Senior Engineer, County Engineer, and ultimately Public Works Director, helping lead improvements to roads, facilities, solid waste operations, and essential public services.

From navigating severe winter storms and natural disasters to overseeing major infrastructure investments, Paul brought steady leadership, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to serving Mono County residents. His efforts helped strengthen the County's roads, facilities, recreation opportunities, and public works operations for generations to come.

Those who worked alongside Paul know him for his dedication, institutional knowledge, candid perspective, dry sense of humor, and genuine care for the people and communities he served. His contributions have left a lasting mark on Mono County.

Please join us in thanking Paul for his outstanding service and wishing him a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement (again)! 🎉

💜 June is Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month 💜

On June 2, the Mono County Board of Supervisors formally proclaimed June 2026 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of protecting some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.

Older adults make up approximately 25% of Mono County’s population and play an important role in the strength, character, and vitality of our communities. Yet each year, Mono County Adult Protective Services receives reports involving concerns of neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation affecting elders and dependent adults.

Throughout June, Mono County encourages residents to learn the signs of elder abuse, check in on older family members, friends, and neighbors, and help build a community where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Join Mono County in raising awareness by wearing purple on June 15 for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and helping spread the message that elder abuse has no place in Mono County. Together, we can strengthen community support systems and help prevent abuse and neglect before it occurs.

To make a report of a concern, please call the APS Hotline at 1-800-340-5411
For more information on Mono County Senior Services, call Walker Senior Center at 530-495-2323

🎓 Did you know? Less than 8% of eligible Mono County students have claimed their CalKIDS Program accounts — leaving free money for college and career training on the table.

CalKIDS is a program from the State of California that provides eligible low-income public school students with up to $1,500 to help pay for future college or career education expenses.

Claiming an account is quick, easy, and could make a meaningful difference in a student’s future. Families are encouraged to check eligibility and claim their child’s account today.

Visit CalKIDS.org to learn more and get started.

Mono County Announces Chad Senior As New Public Works Director

MONO COUNTY, Calif. (June 1, 2026) – Mono County is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Senior as the County’s new Public Works Director. Senior will officially assume the role in June, succeeding current Director Paul Roten upon his retirement.

Senior brings a valuable blend of technical expertise and practical leadership to the department. Since 2017, he has served Mono County in various key engineering roles, most recently as the Transportation and Environmental Engineer. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in overseeing transportation programs, solid waste operations, capital planning, and grant administration.

Read more: https://monocounty.ca.gov/cao/page/mono-county-announces-chad-senior-new-public-works-director

What exactly is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)?

During peak wildfire season, you might hear about potential power shutoffs from Southern California Edison (SCE) or Liberty Utilities. But why do they happen?
A PSPS is a last-resort safety measure. When extreme weather hits our region—think high sustained winds, low humidity, and critically dry vegetation—the risk of electrical equipment sparking a wildfire skyrockets. To prevent this, utilities will proactively turn off electricity to specific, high-risk areas.

While losing power is frustrating, these shutoffs are designed to protect our community, our homes, and our local landscapes from devastating fires.
Don't get caught in the dark. Ensure you receive critical updates during severe weather by signing up for Ready Mono alerts at ready.mono.ca.gov and for SCE alerts at sce.com/psps.

Note for North County: For residents serviced by Liberty Utilities (The Walker-Coleville-Topaz Lake corridor), visit https://california.libertyutilities.com/verdi/residential for information on Liberty's Wildfire Mitigation and PSPS info.

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