Mono County outlines housing work program, hires housing analyst and pledges clearer reporting on new projects

County Administrative Officer Moberly and new Housing Management Analyst Patricia Robertson presented Mono County’s monthly housing work plan update at the May 19 meeting, outlining project delivery, program development and forthcoming reporting improvements.

Moberly summarized near‑term projects including the Lehi Vining development (estimated at nine to 11 units), 85 Kirkwood (a bridge unit expected to be listed for sale once foundation work is complete), and county‑owned parcels that may be considered for housing. She said the county is finalizing guidelines for a down‑payment assistance program and is working with a consultant to set program rules, after which the program will return to the board.

Robertson, the county’s new housing management analyst and a former Eastern Sierra Community Housing executive director, said she is already leaning into the program and will provide future monthly updates. Staff also described updates to ADU designs and an interest in preserving existing housing — including attention to mobile home parks and the county‑run Bridgeport Apartments, which staff said should reach full occupancy within two weeks. Board members asked for clearer measurable goals (for example, explicit unit targets over five years), improved operating budgets for Bridgeport Apartments, and a data snapshot that ties projects to the recently completed housing needs study.

Supervisors discussed buyer‑led programs, mobile home park preservation, potential property acquisitions, childcare facility site identification tied to workforce housing, and the need to coordinate property management concerns. Staff committed to stronger budget clarity and to return with additional details at the June meeting.