San Andreas, CA…This is an update on the Calaveras Taxpayers Public Access TV program.   “Taxpayer Alert”. This effort is a public service by volunteers and sponsored by the Calaveras County Taxpayers Association and the Calaveras County PATV Studio.  For those who do not have Calaveras cable TV, or are out of the area, previously aired programs are uploaded to YouTube and can be accessed on line.  The recent programs are listed below.

Rebecca Callen Auditor

Rebecca provides an update on county finances. She discusses the CalPers dilemma and the problems of getting out of that system, the high turnover in law enforcement and the heavy expenses due to the current emergencies.

Eddie Ballard Jail Commander

Eddie discusses jail operations and the heavy turn over of personnel.  CCTA is offering group public tours of the jail.

Leslie Davis  Assessor

Leslie provides an update on property assessment issues and the huge back log of assessments due to the fire and other emergencies.

Tim Lutz, CAO

Big welcome to Tim  Lutz our new CAO. He discusses current issues in a positive perspective.