Taxpayers group urges Sutter County to quantify CSAF needs before asking voters for funding
Sep 30, 2026
Sutter Yuba Taxpayers Association leaders presented a white paper urging the board to direct staff to prepare a multiyear operating forecast and a 10–15 year capital improvement plan for County Service Area F (CSAF) before pursuing dedicated funding, saying existing CSAF tax rates lack cost‑of‑living adjustments and prior reports recommended reassessment.
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Deborah Desrosier, president of the Sutter Yuba Taxpayers Association, told the board she and colleagues submitted a white paper on long‑term funding options for County Service Area F (CSAF) fire services and asked the board to first “clearly establish what we're funding.” She urged the county to prepare a multiyear operating forecast and a 10–15 year capital improvement plan so voters and the board can evaluate financing options against identified needs rather than starting with a revenue target.
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