LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The county of Lake is now accepting applications to a newly formed municipal advisory council.
On Tuesday, March 12, the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of Big Valley Advisory Council, or BVAC, as Lake County News has reported.
The purpose of BVAC is to advise the board on matters relevant to the Big Valley area as may be designated by the board, including, but not limited to public health, safety, welfare, public works, economic development, planning and land use.
A group of interested Kelseyville residents came together in early 2024 to determine the best way to increase participation of Big Valley area residents in public decision-making processes.
Steering committee members encourage anyone who is interested in participating in conversations related to BVAC’s purpose to attend council meetings, and anyone who is interested in helping to champion the interests of our community to apply to be a BVAC board member.
Steering committee member, local farmer, businessman and parent, Greg Panella, noted, “The BVAC gives a formal voice to the Big Valley area residents on key issues affecting our community. Prior to the formation of the BVAC, the unincorporated town of Kelseyville and parts of the Big Valley area had no organized and formal representative body to inform policies that affect the community we all call home. BVAC will now provide that forum.”
Any person who resides in the boundaries of the Kelseyville Planning Area may apply to sit on the BVAC Board.
How to confirm eligibility to apply
In the “Layers” section here (in most browsers, users will have to click or tap on the icon that looks like a stack of papers), select “planning areas” (the last of the layer labels).
Once selected, entering your address of residence in the search bar will confirm with which Planning Area the location is associated with:
Applications are due March 27, and may be found here.
Please note, membership on the Big Valley Advisory Council is voluntary.
For additional information, please contact Assistant Clerk of the Board Johanna DeLong at 707-263-2580 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..