A RESOLUTION proclaiming January 2026 as Grand Jury Awareness Month was unanimously approved during the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held January 20th in Loyalton.
The Resolution states in part:
Whereas, grand juries are essential components of California’s judicial system, serving three vital roles: overseeing and reporting on the efficiency, honesty, and impartiality of local governments and elected officials; determining whether criminal acts have been committed and whether sufficient evidence exists to charge individuals with those crimes; and evaluating whether public officials should be accused of impropriety.
Every county in California impanels a grand jury composed of dedicated citizens appointed by the county’s Superior Court, each of whom commits a full year of service.
Through their diligence, commitment, and hard work, grand jurors help ensure that local governments, including cities, special districts, and school districts - operate legally, ethically, and efficiently.
The Sierra County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims January 2026 as Grand Jury Awareness Month in Sierra County and recognizes the invaluable contributions of the Sierra County Grand Jury, and encourages citizens to apply for grand jury service.
EXCESS FUNDS from Sierra County’s self-insured programs through Trindel Insurance Fund was discussed during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on January 20th in Loyalton. This came about during a presentation from Trindel on January 6th regarding an excess of $770,361 in Workers’ Compensation available to the County for the current year.
Supervisor Lee Adams suggested pulling half a million out and into contingencies, so they have access to it and if there is some catastrophic insurance claim they can always put it back. The suggestion was approved and will put 70% in the general fund and 30% in the special fund contingencies.
Board Chair Paul Roen was happy “to take advantage of a good situation for a change.”
The Resolution states in part:
Whereas, grand juries are essential components of California’s judicial system, serving three vital roles: overseeing and reporting on the efficiency, honesty, and impartiality of local governments and elected officials; determining whether criminal acts have been committed and whether sufficient evidence exists to charge individuals with those crimes; and evaluating whether public officials should be accused of impropriety.
Every county in California impanels a grand jury composed of dedicated citizens appointed by the county’s Superior Court, each of whom commits a full year of service.
Through their diligence, commitment, and hard work, grand jurors help ensure that local governments, including cities, special districts, and school districts - operate legally, ethically, and efficiently.
The Sierra County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims January 2026 as Grand Jury Awareness Month in Sierra County and recognizes the invaluable contributions of the Sierra County Grand Jury, and encourages citizens to apply for grand jury service.
EXCESS FUNDS from Sierra County’s self-insured programs through Trindel Insurance Fund was discussed during the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on January 20th in Loyalton. This came about during a presentation from Trindel on January 6th regarding an excess of $770,361 in Workers’ Compensation available to the County for the current year.
Supervisor Lee Adams suggested pulling half a million out and into contingencies, so they have access to it and if there is some catastrophic insurance claim they can always put it back. The suggestion was approved and will put 70% in the general fund and 30% in the special fund contingencies.
Board Chair Paul Roen was happy “to take advantage of a good situation for a change.”
