This morning, RCRC-affiliate entity Golden State Finance Authority’s Meagan Harris presented the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program to the Butte County Board of Supervisors. The program offers up to $350,000 per household to help low-to-moderate income families buy homes outside High Fire Hazard Zones. For more information about the program and upcoming workshops, visit GSFA’s website: https://bit.ly/467KSXY
Rural County Representatives of California
Government Administration
Sacramento, CA 329 followers
A 40 member county strong service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties.
About us
The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a forty member county strong service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. The term "rural" may be defined in various ways: population density, population size, demographics or economic data. However you define it, rural counties face unique challenges when putting federal and state policies into effect. The greater distances, lower population densities, and geographic diversity of RCRC's forty member counties create obstacles not faced by their more urban or suburban counterparts. For those reasons, "one-size-fits-all" policies don't work, especially when the "size" typically is a more metropolitan model. Founded in 1972, RCRC works with its membership to advocate on behalf of rural issues at the state and federal levels. RCRC provides the rural county perspective on a myriad of issues during the legislative and regulatory process, including land use, water and natural resources, housing, transportation, wildfire protection policies, and health and human services. The core of RCRC’s mission is to improve the ability of small, rural California county government to provide services by reducing the burden of state and federal mandates, and promoting a greater understanding among policy makers about the unique challenges that face California's small population counties. The RCRC Board of Directors is comprised of a member of the Board of Supervisors from each of its forty member counties. RCRC staff work in partnership with the Board of Directors to deliver a rural perspective when legislation and regulations are being formulated in Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. Our efforts help enhance and protect the quality of life in California’s small and rural counties.
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http://www.rcrcnet.org
External link for Rural County Representatives of California
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Advocacy
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Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Employees at Rural County Representatives of California
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Milena De Melo, CPA
Finance Director at Rural County Representatives of California
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Craig Ferguson
Senior Vice President at Rural County Representatives of California
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Staci Heaton
Senior Regulatory Affairs Advocate at Rural County Representatives of California
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Christopher Lopez
County Supervisor County of Monterey
Updates
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Congratulations to the WINNER of # RCRC's 8th Annual Rural County Photo Contest: Lisa Wilhelmi Perkins with her stunning photo of Clam Beach at sunset, with yellow lupine in full bloom taken in Humboldt County. "Congratulations to Ms. Wilhelmi Perkins for helping Humboldt County take the top spot in the RCRC Rural County Photo Contest for a second time in its eight-year history," said Humboldt County Supervisor and RCRC Board Delegate Rex Bohn. "The image she captured highlights the natural beauty and charm of our county, depicting a spectacular sunset over a classic Humboldt County landscape." Thank you to all the amazing photographers that submitted their works of art to this year's photo contest, highlighting the beauty of rural California. #ruralcounties #photography #ruralphotocontest #rcrc #ruralphotography
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Thank you to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Martha Guzman for addressing RCRC’s Board of Directors at this morning’s board meeting. Ms. Guzman discussed ongoing projects and programs in member counties aimed at protecting health and the environment and ways counties can partner with the EPA on projects, to safeguard vulnerable communities. #ruralcounties
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This morning, Maria Gallegos Herrera, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's State Director, addressed the #RCRC Board of Directors, providing valuable insights on ongoing opportunities to access #USDA funding and grant programs. The discussion focused on key programs to support community development, rural entrepreneurship, disaster response, and improving access to new technologies that can benefit rural communities. Thank you, Ms. Gallegos Herrera, for the thoughtful and informative discussion! We appreciate your commitment to supporting #RuralCa.
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#RuralCountyPhoto: A wetland reflecting the Eastern Sierra mountains in Inyo County is #RCRC’s rural county photo of the week. This breathtaking photo was captured by Michael Lingberg and submitted to #RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2023.
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Yesterday, RCRC's Deputy Chief Economic Development Officer Bob Burris attended the Rural Communities Economic Development Forum in Dixon, CA, emphasizing the critical role of economic development in rural communities. The event brought together various service providers, including the USDA, GoBIZ, Office of Small Business Advocate, iBank, Mainstreet Association, EDA, HCD, and the Solano Napa SBDC to discuss how small businesses can access funding and resources to help them thrive. Learn more about the Forum here: https://bit.ly/4d5W8X0
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This afternoon, Dahn Nguyen, Senior Program Administrator for RCRC-affiliate Golden State Finance Authority, presented to the Lake County Board of Supervisors about the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program. This program provides up to $350,000 per household to help those who lived in a high or very high Fire Hazard Severity Zone at the time of eligible 2018 and 2020 California wildfires purchase a home outside of these hazardous areas. For more information about the program and upcoming workshops, visit GSFA’s website: https://bit.ly/467KSXY
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#RuralCountyPhoto: Boats on a lake with a majestic mountain backdrop in #SierraCounty is #RCRC’s Rural County Photo of the Week. This incredible photo was captured by David Marshall and submitted to RCRC's Rural County Photo Contest in 2019.
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Stay up-to-date with #RCRC on topics affecting #ruralcounties. Follow us on social media, sign up for our weekly newsletter the Barbed Wire, and visit our website. #RuralCA www.rcrcnet.org https://lnkd.in/gCYWH4Nq Photo Credit: Jay Coberly, Inyo County
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Yesterday, #RCRC President & CEO Patrick Blacklock presented to the Sutter County Board of Supervisors, discussing RCRC's strategic plan and the efforts of our affiliate entities in addressing critical issues affecting California's #ruralcounties. The presentation covered RCRC's legislative efforts and initiatives supporting homeownership, forest health, and advancing broadband implementation, among others. Thank you, #SutterCounty!
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