Public commenter proposes 'Rooted Network' to address Trinity County staffing shortfalls
Feb 25, 2026
A former county employee said Trinity County lacks staff and money to meet rising demands, announced she will introduce a locally rooted 'Rooted Network' framework to support retention and morale, and urged the board to prioritize staff culture and capacity building.
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Vadette Vanderwey of Lewiston told the board Trinity County faces worsening staffing and retention problems that slow service delivery, lower morale and increase costs. "Right now, we don't have the manpower to sustain operations," Vanderwey said, calling staff "the most valuable asset this county has."
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