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Survey shows majority support for modest Clear Lake property fee; county to study feasibility

Lake County Board of Supervisors · November 21, 2025
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A mailed survey of ~7,100 property owners found majority support for a $9.75 annual fee (62.5%) and near‑majority for $22.50 (59.8%) to fund stormwater and clean‑water work. County staff will pursue a feasibility analysis and outreach tailored to septic/runoff concerns.

County water staff and consultants presented results Nov. 18 from an outreach and perception effort focused on Clear Lake water quality and potential funding options. The mailed survey tested two property fee levels and reported that the lower fee, $9.75 per typical single‑family home, received 62.5% support while a higher $22.50 level received 59.8% support among returned responses (about 809 responses; margin of error ≈…

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