AN INCREASE to the stipend for the Chair of the Sierra County Board of Supervisors was discussed during its regular meeting held July 7th in Downieville. Out- going Supervisor Lila Heuer put this item on the agenda stating she has observed what the Chair’s responsibilities are over the regular meetings and weekly department head meetings. She said they do administrator’s work and it’s a 7-day a week job to make sure everything runs smoothly with the County Clerk’s office and work closely with County Counsel. The $100 extra a month has been at that level for at least 20 years. She would like to see the amount raised to $500. This item will be again discussed at the Loyalton meeting on July 21st before the item is voted on.
LEE BROWN, Sierra County Plant Manager, was presented a Resolution of Appreciation in recognition of his retirement during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, July 7th in Downieville.
Lee commenced employment with the Sierra County Department of Public Works on July 31, 2000 and served for over twenty-five years until the effective date of his retirement of April 30, 2026.
Lee began his County career in custodial services and, through his unwavering work ethic, reliability, and commitment to excellence, earned positions of increasing responsiblity, including Plant Manager, Office of Emergency Services (OES) Coordinator, and numerous additional assignments essential to the operation of County government.
Lee faithfully maintained the County’s facilities with professionalism and dedication, recognizing that the needs of a public facility do not arise only during normal business hours. He routinely responded during evenings, weekends, holidays and emergencies without hesitation, often placing the needs of the County before his own personal time.
As Office of Emergency Services Coordinator, Lee became an indispensible leader during numerous local emergencies, declared disasters, and States of Emergency, including floods, wildfires, drought conditions, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, and countless other emergency responses affecting Sierra County.
While maintaining his longstanding commitment to the Downieville Fire Department, Lee consistently demonstrated professionalism by carefully distinguishing his volunteer firefighting responsibilities from his official duties as the County’s OES Coordinator, ensuring that both roles were carried out with integrity and impartiality.
Lee earned the confidence and respect of County employees, emergency responders, State agencies, and local partners through his calm leadership, resourcefulness, and ability to coordinate complex emergency operations for the benefit of Sierra County residents.
The Sierra County Board of Supervisors hereby extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to Lee Brown for his outstanding service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the County of Sierra and its citizens.
The Board recognizes Lee’s many years of faithful public service as a lasting legacy that strengthened County government, enhanced emergency preparedness, safeguarded County facilities, and positively impacted the lives of countless residents and fellow employees.
The Board of Supervisors congratulates Lee on his well-earned retirement and extends its sincere best wishes to him and his family as he begins this new chapter, with gratitude for a career defined by dedication, sacrifice, integrity, and service to others.
GREEN WASTE was discussed during Department Manager’s reports at the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held July 7th in Downieville. Public Works/Transportation Director Josh Handel said there was confusion around closing green waste at the Sattley Transfer Site. He clarified only Sattley is currently closed to green waste. Handel was happy to report they have a private company willing to provide chipping at Sattley and once that is done they will consider reopening the site to green waste.
LEE BROWN, Sierra County Plant Manager, was presented a Resolution of Appreciation in recognition of his retirement during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, July 7th in Downieville.
Lee commenced employment with the Sierra County Department of Public Works on July 31, 2000 and served for over twenty-five years until the effective date of his retirement of April 30, 2026.
Lee began his County career in custodial services and, through his unwavering work ethic, reliability, and commitment to excellence, earned positions of increasing responsiblity, including Plant Manager, Office of Emergency Services (OES) Coordinator, and numerous additional assignments essential to the operation of County government.
Lee faithfully maintained the County’s facilities with professionalism and dedication, recognizing that the needs of a public facility do not arise only during normal business hours. He routinely responded during evenings, weekends, holidays and emergencies without hesitation, often placing the needs of the County before his own personal time.
As Office of Emergency Services Coordinator, Lee became an indispensible leader during numerous local emergencies, declared disasters, and States of Emergency, including floods, wildfires, drought conditions, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, and countless other emergency responses affecting Sierra County.
While maintaining his longstanding commitment to the Downieville Fire Department, Lee consistently demonstrated professionalism by carefully distinguishing his volunteer firefighting responsibilities from his official duties as the County’s OES Coordinator, ensuring that both roles were carried out with integrity and impartiality.
Lee earned the confidence and respect of County employees, emergency responders, State agencies, and local partners through his calm leadership, resourcefulness, and ability to coordinate complex emergency operations for the benefit of Sierra County residents.
The Sierra County Board of Supervisors hereby extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to Lee Brown for his outstanding service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the County of Sierra and its citizens.
The Board recognizes Lee’s many years of faithful public service as a lasting legacy that strengthened County government, enhanced emergency preparedness, safeguarded County facilities, and positively impacted the lives of countless residents and fellow employees.
The Board of Supervisors congratulates Lee on his well-earned retirement and extends its sincere best wishes to him and his family as he begins this new chapter, with gratitude for a career defined by dedication, sacrifice, integrity, and service to others.
GREEN WASTE was discussed during Department Manager’s reports at the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held July 7th in Downieville. Public Works/Transportation Director Josh Handel said there was confusion around closing green waste at the Sattley Transfer Site. He clarified only Sattley is currently closed to green waste. Handel was happy to report they have a private company willing to provide chipping at Sattley and once that is done they will consider reopening the site to green waste.
