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Board unanimously directs County Counsel to initiate civil action; particulars to be released after filing

Butte County Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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Summary

After a closed session, the Board of Supervisors announced it had unanimously directed County Counsel to initiate a civil action. The board said defendants and other particulars will be disclosed upon formal commencement of the action.

Following a closed session at the end of its Jan. 27 meeting, the Butte County Board of Supervisors reported the board had unanimously directed County Counsel to initiate a civil action.

The report out stated: "The board has voted unanimously to direct County Council to initiate a civil action. Once that action has been formally commenced the defendants and other particulars of the action may be disclosed to any person upon request," a county attorney told the board.

The board provided no additional details during the public meeting; staff said particulars will be disclosed once the action is formally filed and made available to requesters.

Closing: The board’s direction to County Counsel was unanimous; staff will release details consistent with the county’s legal process once the litigation is filed.