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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Amador County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Westover Field hangar leasing
Longtime airport director Dave Shepard is retiring; Eric Anderson, a former FBI agent and pilot, takes over and invited everyone to Wings and Wheels on October 3.
Decline of Wine Grape Industry and Agricultural Economy
The 2025 crop report showed wine grape growers hit hard — some leaving fruit unharvested or pulling out vines entirely — while record cattle prices carried the county's overall agricultural value of $40.9 million. Supervisors and staff also discussed growing threats from invasive weeds like stinkwort and medusahead.
Airport Vehicle Fee Discount to Boost Visitation
Flying visitors who stage a car at the county airport will pay $400 a year instead of $772 under a one-year trial, a bet that cheaper car access brings more pilots — and their wallets — to Amador County. The downside is capped at roughly $300 a year in lost revenue.
Tourism Marketing District enforcement gaps
The Board cut funding for both the Amador Council of Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce to $60,000 each — less than either requested — as part of budget trimming, despite pleas from business owners that the groups drive the local economy.