Summary: Monday, March 24, 2014 I like to remind listeners about that somewhat “weird” public agency called LAFCO, the Local Agency Formation Commission. Every county in the state has a LAFCO, and the Monterey County LAFCO will be meeting this afternoon, at 4:00 o’clock, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers in Salinas. LAFCOs have been created by state law, and they really aren’t “weird,” of course. It’s just that most people don’t know anything about LAFCOS, and their “mission” is very specialized. LAFCOs supervise boundary issues, and decide whether or not governmental agencies should be allowed to come into existence. Should there be a new city created in Carmel Valley? Or in Aptos? LAFCOs play a key role in deciding “yes” or “no” when questions like these come up. The membership of LAFCO is pretty unusual, too. The agency is created under state law, but the members are mostly local officials, two from the County Board of Supervisors, two representing special districts, two representing cities, and one public member. This afternoon, the Monterey County LAFCO will be talking about municipal services in the Castroville area. To find out more, go to kusp.org/landuse. You can also find out more about a meeting this evening at Highlands Park in Ben Lomond. Starting at 6:30, the Coastal Watershed Council will be hosting a forum on the future of the San Lorenzo River. More Information Land Use Links Gary Patton’s Two Worlds Blog Monterey County LAFCO Website March 24, 2014 Agenda, Monterey County LAFCO CALAFCO Website Coastal Watershed Council Forum – March 24th
