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Resident urges closing Court Street to create green space and boost downtown Quincy
Summary
Public commenter Deb Hopkins asked the board to close a section of Court Street (between Dame Shirley Lane and Main Street) and convert it to green space to support a planned outdoor theater and attract long‑term residents rather than seasonal tourism.
A Quincy resident urged the Plumas County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 19 to close a segment of Court Street (identified in comment as the section between Dame Shirley Lane and Main Street) and convert it to green space to support a proposed outdoor theater and downtown revitalization.
Deb Hopkins told the board that research shows parking lots harm downtowns while green space attracts families and supports economic development. She cited county economic challenges — a median household income she reported around $65,000 versus a state median she cited as $99,000 (figure referenced from 2023) — and said local demographics show a high median age and a need to attract working families rather than rely solely on tourism.
Hopkins suggested Public Works develop a plan for the street conversion and asked the board to act with “forward thinking and vision” when deciding the street’s future. She also noted that attracting 30 working or middle‑class families could materially improve the county tax base.
The board accepted the public comment and staff said Public Works and economic development will continue to include community input in planning processes.
Ending: The comment was received during the public comment period; no formal motion or action to close the street was taken at the meeting.
