Supervisors receive sewer update and measure T budget
The Madera County Board of Supervisors received an update from the City of Chowchilla Public Works Department on the Fairmead sewer consolidation project that is currently underway and adopted the Measure T budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year after a public hearing. At the request of the Grand Jury, Madera County Supervisors received a […]
City adopts CBDG allocation recommendations
Madera’s City Council convened for a special meeting for a public hearing before voting to adopt and approve funding of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-26 annual action plan and (HOME) investment partnership program 2025-29 consolidated plan. As an entitled city grantee under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Madera is […]
Probation department receives recognition
The Madera County Board of Supervisors recognized the contributions of several of its employees within the probation department. From the probation department, Chief Probation Officer Chris Childers was recognized for his commitment to serving the County as he retires. Also from the probation department, two individuals were recognized as Employees of the Year — Karen […]
City sets cannabis license renewal fee
The City of Madera set its license renewal fee for cannabis businesses last week, and received several informational update reports, including one from the Parks and Community Services Department. Community Development Director, Will Tackett brought to the City Council a proposal of an established annual cannabis permit renewal fee. An amount has yet to be […]
Supes recognize dedication of many
The Madera County Board of Supervisors meeting saw a focus of law enforcement Tuesday morning as they honored two distinguished individuals who dedicated their careers to ensuring the public’s safety, recognized the commitment of the probation department, and even renamed the juvenile detention facility to more accurately reflect their work. Both Sergent Matt Mollet and […]
Supervisors recognize Chowchilla champions
Madera County’s Board of Supervisors recognized the boy’s track and field team of Chowchilla Union High School during their meeting July 8. The 41 Expressway widening project received approval to move forward, along with the proposed ordinance change to a County Code pertaining to boating. Supervisors also received a progress update of the Multi-benefit Land […]
Supervisors recognize retiring superintendent
Madera County’s Board of Supervisors honored two County champions in the realms of education and sports during its regular meeting. A public hearing closing and approving submission of the Community Development Block Grant was also held, and the Sheriff Coroner’s Office introduced an ordinance amending the County Code regarding boating as visitation to nearby lakes […]
Council adopts new budget
Madera’s City Council received, and adopted, the proposed budget for the 2025/26 Fiscal Year during a special meeting. As June comes to an end, so too does the 2024/24 Fiscal year, and the city’s various department directors and staff have been working for months in preparation, compiling information, addressing the changes, and crunching numbers that […]
Council receives budget updates
Members of Madera’s City Council gave multiple proclamations before receiving a budget report on expenses and approved the Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal year 2025/26-FY 2029/30, as presented during Wednesday’s regularly scheduled meeting. Several proclamations were given during the beginning of Madera City Council meeting, starting with the recognition of the Madera County Museum as […]
County approves solid waste changes
Madera County’s Board of Supervisors gave two proclamations and held a public hearing on solid waste management during their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday. Residents may notice some new options as a result of SB1383, which will go into effect at the beginning of July. County Supervisors a proclamation in recognition of June being recognized as […]