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Supervisors continue Monticello Pioneer Cemetery bylaw changes after concerns over terms and oversight

2158274 · January 28, 2025
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Supervisors continued action on proposed amendments to the Monticello Pioneer Cemetery bylaws, asking staff to consult the cemetery advisory committee about member term lengths, whether burial‑certificate authority should remain ministerial with the district manager, and to restore an annual report to the board.

NAPA COUNTY — The Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 continued proposed amendments to the Monticello Pioneer Cemetery bylaws after members raised concerns about committee terms, authority over burial certifications, and the district’s financial sustainability.

Supervisor Lindsey Alessio, who pulled the item for discussion, said small pioneer cemeteries are often run by local volunteers and that the proposed bylaws’ new four‑year term limits could make it harder to retain experienced volunteers. Alessio…

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