Tuolumne County Administration Building
Sonora, CA There were both positives, and concerns, voiced about the local response to COVID-19 at today’s Tuolumne County Supervisors meeting.
First, the positives. Health and Human Services Director Rebecca Espino opened by stating, “We are excited to report that the trend of COVID-19 cases, and hospitalizations, continue to decline. We are also excited to report that it has been 45 short days since receiving our first batch of vaccine, and already over 10-percent of our community has been vaccinated.”
She continued, “Vaccine clinics are occurring every week and we are confident, if we receive a steady flow of vaccine, this percentage could substantially increase in the upcoming 45 days.”
Three special Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors meetings are scheduled to help educate new board members, and residents, about services available in the
The Board of Supervisors (regarding this subject) were Wednesday’s KVML “Newsmakers of the Day”.
Rigg’s memo to the Board in consideration of approving the Resolution, reads as follows:
On November 28, Tuolumne County lost a beloved member of our community. Michael Ayala committed his life to serving those around him. Mike was an integral part of our community for over 20 years where he served as the Commander of the Sonora California Highway Patrol unit. His service also included, the role of Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Board for the Tuolumne County Transportation Council, member of Sierra Bible Church, and a member of Kiwanis.