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The Fiscalization of Land-Use

The phenomenon we are describing is often called "the fiscalization of land use". Though awkward, this phrase is accurate. It simply means: a policy environment in which land-use decisions are made mostly or entirely based on fiscal considerations, rather than with an eye toward healthy and balanced communities.

Through the Butte County General Plan 2030 process, we want our citizens to be aware of this issue and the efforts underway to address this matter so that the cities and the County can do 'good planning'.

 
This is also an issue that is being discussed at the various Cities/County 1 on 1 meetings.  There is clear communication occurring that the County's services must be funded when large tracts of land potentially annex to the various cities.  This is critical that a strategy is developed with each jurisdiction to maintain service levels. 

Does the County provide services to residents of the cities?  The answer is definitely YES. 

What services does Butte County provide to city residents?  For full details, please read Chapter 7 of our Setting & Trends Report.  Here's a short list of County services provided to city residents:

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
Mental Health Services for Medi-Cal recipients
Youth Development Programs
School Based Services
Prevention Programs
Homeless Assistance
Senior Citizens Services
Enforcement/Collection of Child Support Payments
General and Special Elections
Marriage Licenses
Death Records
Passport Applications
Voter Registration
Recording of Official Records
Prosecution of criminal violations of State and local law
Criminal Child Support Investigations
Child Abduction
Welfare Fraud
Coordinate 4H Program
Provide Advice to Farmers and Gardeners
Home Economic Program
Six Library Branches
Library Literacy Program
Bookmobile
Probation-Parole
Juvenile Hall
Juvenile Hall Day School
Victim Witness Assistance
Youth Authority Placement Payments
Legal Assistance to Indigent Citizens
WIC food voucher and nutrition education
Environmental Health & Management
Hazardous Materials Monitoring
Clinics (well baby, pregnancy, etc.)
Health Education Programs
Birth Records
Butte County Transit
Neal Road Landfill
Recycling Information
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Coroner
County Jail
Search & Rescue Services
Safekeeping & Investment of Public Funds
Veterans Services: Benefit Assistance and Veteran Memorial Halls
Manages and Conserves Water and Other Resources for All Butte County Citizens
Employment & Financial Assistance
Child Protective Services
Adult Protective Services
Food Stamps
Medi-Cal
In-Home Supportive Services
Adoption Assistance
Public Guardian/Public Administrator

 
 
 

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