Supervisor, District 5· 2023-01-02 – 2027-01-04 (current term: elected 2022; takes office at noon on the first Monday after January 1 following the election, Cal. Gov. Code §24200, text read at california.public.law; seat up in 2026 election; end = first Monday after Jan 1 2027; earlier terms not recorded here)
Brian Oneto
Amador County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 3:02:52
- Avg per meeting
- 13:04
- Segments
- 3355
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Top issues during term (20)
Data center moratorium request
Backers say it would boost the tax base for schools and services without raising home taxes; critics want a fiscal analysis of who pays for roads, water, and fire impacts.
Rabies Risk and Animal Exposure Response
About $3,500 more per year at the top of the pay scale.
Buena Vista Biomass Plant Permit Concerns
Agritourism zoning rules still in the works
Could open new revenue streams for struggling farms and wineries while adding county permit revenue.
Westover Field hangar leasing
Adds roughly $3,500 a year to the airport enterprise budget, which earns about $4,000 a month from hangars.
Flock license plate cameras in Amador County
Taxpayers fund the cheapest Flock subscription tier; cancellation mid-contract would still require paying out the full contract.
Fire district lease at Pine Grove Park
Cell tower revenue and bulk water savings mean the park should fund itself rather than drain the county.
Bright Feather Road neighbor dispute
Renaming now would cost the county money and months of mail and 911 address confusion.
PG&E power shutoffs in the Pioneer area
Residential customers should see about $25 a month in savings from the rate reduction.
Chief Probation Officer salary
The cut saves the county roughly $15,000 a year.
Community health priorities: suicide and chronic disease
Roughly $6 million in additional BHSA funding flows into the county under the new act.
Decline of Wine Grape Industry and Agricultural Economy
The county's agricultural economy sits at about $40.9 million, with long-time farm families facing bankruptcy and lost income as grape prices fall below harvest costs.
Airport Vehicle Fee Discount to Boost Visitation
The county could forgo up to about $300 a year if the discounted rate doesn't attract additional participants.
Domestic Violence Services See Rising Demand
Code enforcement lacks teeth
Up to $2,400 loaned for the Volcano cleanup; abatement costs recoverable from owners.
Structural budget deficit in FY 2026-27
A $3.16 million deficit, a million dollars in hiring-freeze savings, and a $638,000 debt-service saving now that the admin building bonds are paid off.
Amador Resource Conservation District update
No county cost; potential $9.2 million in grant-funded on-farm improvements regionwide.
Upper Ridge Road safety petition
Stop signs, rumble features, and signage would cost county or state funds, though speakers called the fixes cheap.
Kirkland Ranch RV spaces in the Shenandoah Valley
Minimal direct county cost — permits would likely cover staff time, though enforcement of the new rules could take staff hours.
Library services and Pioneer hours
Furniture funded by a grant; no general fund cost cited.
Decisions during term (310)
Recorded while Oneto was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Closed session resolution (Joshua Long v. County of Amador)
Approval of the meeting agenda
Consent agenda (items 7.a–7.i)
Reclassification of Animal Care Technician position to Animal Control Officer
Approval of October 6, 2026 Board meeting minutes
CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion.
Approval of various personnel changes at Public Health. These additions and deletions will be about revenue neutral, and will not have any effect on the General Fund.
2026 Citizen of the Year: Approval of a Resolution recognizing Mike Spinetta as Amador County Citizen of the Year for 2026.
Amador County Peace Officers' Association: Approval of a Resolution Honoring Casey Bettencourt as Peace Officer of the Year for 2026.
Surveying Department-Parcel Map No. 2907 for Connie Lee Jess Trustee of the Joseph Jess Sr. and Connie Lee Jess Family Trust dated May 1, 2003. The subject agenda item is a request for approval of Parcel Map. No. 2907. The properties are…
Surveying Department-request to set the date for a public hearing for a Certificate of Merger as requested by Paul Rose. The properties involved in said Merger are Lot 298 and Lot 299 of lake Camanche Village Subdivision Unit 1 as shown on…
General Services Administration: Lease by Amador Fire Protection District for space at Pine Grove Park
Approval of Amended Agenda
Approval of Amended Consent Agenda
Resolution 26-167 — Violence Awareness Month
Resolution Honoring Dave Sheppard
Airport Car Fee Modification
Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Review and possible approval of the September 22, 2026 Confidential Minutes.
Approve the Department of Transportation and Public Works to Purchase of shop welder and one mobile welder
Voting record (2)
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Rescission of Chief Probation Officer salary action
Concerned about county costs and upcoming budget pressures; believes $83/hour is fair pay
Sheriff's purchase of Lenco Bearcat ballistic vehicle (~$480,000)
Concerned about road funding crisis; wanted to explore a used Bearcat or partnerships with neighboring counties.