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1. How long will this trap be in my yard?
2. How often are the traps checked?
3. Do the traps contain any harmful substances?
4. What should I do if I find the trap laying on the ground?

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1. Is it legal to bring plants from other areas of the state or country into Lake County?

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1. Why should I e-file my Property Statement in lieu of paper filing?
2. Why do I have to complete this statement?
3. When is the statement due?
4. How do I e-file a Statement?
5. Why did you return my e-filed statement?
6. What is considered a ‘Valid Statement'?
7. What if the information already populated is not correct?
8. Can I attach a software-generated statement?

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1. ¿Qué es una comunidad de interés?
2. ¿Cómo se utilizan las comunidades de interés en el proceso de redistribución de distritos?
3. ¿En qué áreas del Condado de Lake es más probable que los residentes se muden de un distrito a otro como resultado de los esfuerzos de redistribución de distritos de 2021?
4. ¿Cómo puede el público obtener más información y aportar su opinión?
5. ¿Cómo pueden los miembros del público dibujar un mapa para demostrar las comunidades de interés?

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1. ¿Qué es la redistribución de distritos?
2. ¿Por qué me importa la redistribución de distritos?
3. ¿Cómo se ven los distritos de supervisión existentes?
4. ¿Qué criterio usará nuestra Junta de Supervisores para diseñar las líneas del distrito?
5. ¿Cómo notificará nuestra Junta de Supervisores al público sobre la redistribución de distritos?
6. ¿Cómo puedo involucrarme?

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1. What is a Community of Interest?
2. How are Communities of Interest used in the Redistricting Process?
3. In what areas of Lake County is it most likely residents will move from one District to another as a result of 2021 Redistricting efforts?
4. How can the public get more information and provide input?
5. How can members of the public draw a map to demonstrate Communities of Interest?

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1. What is Redistricting?
2. Why does Redistricting matter to me?
3. What do our existing Supervisorial Districts look like?
4. What criteria will our Board of Supervisors use when drawing District lines?
5. How will our Board of Supervisors notify the public about redistricting?
6. How can I get involved?
7. What is the final statutory deadline for the Redistricting process to be completed?

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1. What does the Order/Notice to Withhold require me to do?
2. Where do I send the support I withhold?
3. What if the name and social security number do not match my employee?
4. I have several employees with an Order/Notice from your office. May I combine all of their deductions in one check?
5. What do I do if the employee has multiple Orders/Notices and does not earn enough to satisfy them all?
6. What do I do if an employee has other non-support income attachments?
7. What should I do if the employee tells me not to enforce the Order/Notice?
8. What if the employee quits, is terminated, or is laid off?
9. Can I send in support deductions by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)?
10. If I lay off and then re-hire an employee. do I need to submit another New Hire Report to the Employment Development Department?
11. What is my responsibility as an employer in regard to health insurance for dependents?
12. What if I don’t offer health insurance to my employees?
13. If multiple plans are available, which one should the child(ren) be enrolled in?
14. What if our employee has elected not to maintain any insurance?
15. Can I wait for open enrollment?
16. What do I do if there is a lapse in coverage?

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1. How do I report a code violation?
2. Can I report a code violation anonymously?
3. Who turned me in?
4. I didn't do the work or cause this problem - why must I pay penalties and correct the problems?
5. How much will my permit cost?
6. The person who turned me in has a violation on their property. Why aren't you investigating them?
7. How long do I have to fix the violation?
8. I disagree that my property has a violation. Can I appeal the staff's determination of the violation?
9. Where does Code Enforcement get the authority to enforce rules?
10. How can I find out what I am allowed to do with my property?

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1. How do I obtain a cannabis cultivation permit?
2. Do I need a consultant to submit a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation application?
3. Where can I find information regarding all the requirements and restrictions for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, including which documents need to be submitted for the permit?
4. How long does it take to receive a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation permit, and what is the process for obtaining one?
5. When can I actually plant cannabis?
6. How does the process differ between growing hemp and growing cannabis?
7. What do I need to do to grow hemp?
8. What are the fees for the Major Use and Minor Use permits/Zoning Clearance?
9. What is the status of my application?

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1. When do I need a Encroachment Permit?
2. When do I not need a Encroachment Permit?
3. Where do I obtain a permit application?
4. How do I complete the permit application?
5. What is the permit process?
6. What is the cost?
7. What inspections are required after the permit is issued?
8. What happens at the inspection?

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1. What are molds?
2. Can molds cause me to be ill?
3. Are some molds toxic?
4. What is the toxic mold described on TV?
5. How do I know if the S. atra mold is in my house?
6. What are the common molds found in homes?
7. How can mold become a problem in my building?
8. What are the common areas for the S. atra mold to grow in buildings?
9. Should I have my mold tested?
10. How do I clean up molds?
11. Can I become ill from cleaning up mold?
12. How do I choose a mold remediation specialist?
13. How do I prevent mold?
14. Can the heating and air conditioning ductwork become contaminated?
15. Where can I get more information?

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1. What is Environmental Health?
2. How Does Environmental Health Serve the People of Lake County?
3. How Is the Division Funded?
4. What Is the Process for Getting a Vacant Lot Evaluated for an On-Site Sewage Disposal System?
5. Why Is an On-Site Field Inspection Required for Building a Deck?

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1. What types of water vessels require screening?
2. If I launch my boat in a body of water outside of Lake County, must it be re-screened upon return to Lake County?
3. What is the penalty for launching a boat without Mussel Stickers?
4. What do I do if I see someone ready to launch without a Mussel Sticker?
5. How much does it cost to get Mussel Stickers?
6. How long are Mussel Stickers valid?
7. My patio boat has been in the waters of Clear Lake for years, do I need to pull it out of the lake and have it inspected?
8. How do I know if my boat is considered a "Resident Vessel"?
9. How/where do I get Mussel Stickers for my vessel?
10. Can I obtain my Mussel Stickers through the mail?
11. Are any of the screening locations open 24 hours per day?
12. How long will the screening take?
13. What parts of the boat and trailer will be checked during screening?
14. Will I be required to remove panels and floor boards from my boat during the screening?
15. If it is determined my boat must be decontaminated, where do I go?
16. What does decontamination of my boat consist of?
17. How serious is the threat of invasive mussels such as zebra or quagga mussels?
18. Why did the Board of Supervisors enact an inspection ordinance?
19. Have any lakes in California been infested with these mussels?
20. What can I do to help?

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1. What is the Library Advisory Board?
2. What does the Library Advisory Board do?

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1. What's a Library PIN?
2. What do I do if my card is lost or stolen?
3. What if I can't make it into the branch?

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1. Who can participate?
2. How do I sign up?
3. How does it work?
4. Which program should I register for?
5. Do I need an email address to register?
6. Do I need a library card to register?
7. How do I get points?
8. Should I log books or pages?
9. Can I read eBooks or listen to audiobooks?
10. My child can't read by themselves, can they still sign up?
11. What are the prizes?
12. What are missions?
13. What are the benefits of Summer Reading?
14. What if I have more questions?

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1. Who can participate?
2. How do I sign up?
3. How does it work?
4. Which program should I register for?
5. Do I need an email address to register?
6. Do I need a library card to register?
7. How do I get points?
8. Should I log books or pages?
9. Can I read eBooks or listen to audiobooks?
10. My child can't read by themselves, can they still sign up?
11. What are the prizes?
12. What if I have more questions?

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1. What is Coursera?

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1. What is GetSetUp?
2. How can I sign up for GetSetUp?
3. How does GetSetUp work?
4. How do I get help from GetSetUp?

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1. Looking for a job?
2. Need help finding the VA benefits you are eligible for? Not sure who to contact?
3. Going back to school? Want to brush up on academic skills?

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1. What is Northstar Digital Literacy?
2. How can I sign up for Northstar?
3. How does Northstar Digital Literacy work?
4. How do I get help with Northstar Digital Literacy?
5. What if I need more help?
6. Why does it say 'Not Proctored' at the top?

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1. How do I sign up?
2. How does it work?
3. How do I request items?
4. How do I return items?

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1. What does the adult literacy program do?
2. How do you become eligible for services?

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1. When is a permit needed?
2. When is a permit not needed?

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1. I live on a private road that needs to be maintained. The neighbors don't agree on what needs to be done or how much each of us should pay; what can be done?
2. What is a permanent road division?
3. What are the costs associated with forming a permanent road division? Are there other fees required once the division is established?
4. If some people don't support the formation, can they prevent the division forming?
5. Who sets and approves our per parcel fee?
6. Who determines what work needs to be done? Who pays for these services?
7. How are bylaws relevant to forming a permanent road division?
8. Who makes up the bylaws?
9. Who handles the mailings for the Advisory Committee?
10. Are we required to bring our road up to any particular standards? Is there a requirement as to the level of maintenance and/or improvements we must provide?
11. What happens to the money collected from a division of benefit?
12. What happens to our money if we don't use it all during the year? What if we don't have the work done that we budgeted for? Is our money lost? Can it be used by the County for other purposes?
13. Can an existing Road Association still levy charges for private road maintenance after a permanent road division is formed for road maintenance purposes?
14. What about back assessments owed to a Homeowners Association?
15. Are there any restrictions on what can be done on our road?
16. If we cannot post a speed limit on our road, how can we control speeders? What is our liability if an accident should occur?
17. Once a permanent road division is established, can it be dissolved? If so, what is the cost and what happens to any monies we have collected? Does the road revert to being a private road?
18. Why were some private roads built to County standards and others were not and since we are already paying taxes for roads, why do we need to pay another tax to maintain our road?
19. Will an existing Homeowners Association be eliminated when a permanent road division for road maintenance is formed?
20. If the design of a road is alleged or proven as casual or contributory to an accident, will this type of liability be covered by the County's self-insurance program?

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1. Who is responsible for maintenance of the road that serves my property?
2. Will the County take my road into the County maintained road system?
3. What is the least expensive way that I can get my private road maintenance done?
4. Is there any way that the County can help with my road maintenance?
5. What is a County Service Area/Zone of Benefit?
6. What is a Permanent Road Division?
7. What are the advantages of forming a Zone of Benefit or Permanent Road Division?
8. Are there any disadvantages to forming a Zone of Benefit or Permanent Road Division?
9. Are assessments or special taxes collected on the tax role for Zone of Benefit or Permanent Road Division services tax-deductible?
10. Who can I ask for further assistance?

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1. What is the difference between probation, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), mandatory supervision, and parole?
2. If someone is placed on probation in another county or state, but they reside within Lake County, which agency supervises them?
3. How long are offenders on probation?
4. What is the Probation Department's responsibility with respect to offenders that have been adjudicated or convicted, but not yet sentenced?
5. What information can I obtain about a probationer from the Probation Department?
6. Can I access information from the Probation Department about my spouse or adult child that is under their supervision?
7. Restitution? I am a victim and I have not received a restitution payment for some time. What agency should I contact?
8. Why can't Juvenile Home staff handle probation issues and questions?
9. Can I bail out my child (juvenile) that has been booked into the Juvenile Home?
10. May I, as a parent of a juvenile offender, bring money to the Juvenile Home for my child's commissary privileges?
11. I was informed by law enforcement that I could pick my child up at Juvenile Home. How do I accomplish this?

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1. When is a Property Use Permit needed?
2. When is a Property Use Permit not needed?

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1. What is a provisional ballot?
2. Who casts a provisional ballot?
3. What happens after you cast a provisional ballot?
4. How can you check the status of your provisional ballot?

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1. What is California Children's Services (CCS)?
2. What are the CCS program goals?
3. Who is eligible for the CCS program?
4. What services does the CCS program provide?
5. Where do I apply for the CCS program?
6. How will I know if my child is eligible for CCS program benefits?
7. What if I have private health insurance coverage for my child?
8. What if my child is Medi-Cal eligible?
9. Will there be any cost to the family of a CCS client?
10. Which applicants/clients or families are required to pay the annual assessment fee?
11. Which applicants/clients or families are not required to pay the annual assessment fee?
12. What if the family cannot pay the enrollment fee?
13. How do I find out if my child has an approved CCS medically eligible condition?

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1. Who provides CHDP services?
2. Is my child eligible for CHDP services?
3. What else does CHDP offer?

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1. Why should I get vaccinated?
2. Will I have to pay for the vaccine?
3. Will I be asked about my immigration status?
4. When am I considered fully vaccinated?
5. I've had COVID-19. Do I still need to get vaccinated?
6. Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
7. Can I be vaccinated if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
8. Have the vaccines been tested?
9. What are the common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines?
10. How do the COVID-19 vaccines work?
11. Are COVID-19 vaccines likely to have long-term side effects?
12. Will the vaccine alter my DNA?
13. Will the vaccine make me sick with COVID or make me test positive?
14. Are there serious side effects from COVID-19 vaccines?
15. What if I experience a side effect after being vaccinated?
16. Will the vaccine make me magnetic?
17. What ingredients are in COVID-19 vaccines?

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1. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
2. Where and how will the youth vaccine be administered?
3. Is this a different vaccine and what is the dosage?
4. Will younger kids experience the same symptoms as adolescents and adults?
5. Why is it important to get kids vaccinated?
6. What is the state doing to ensure equitable distribution for the safe delivery of vaccines for children ages 5 to 11?
7. How do I get my child vaccinated?
8. If my child already had COVID-19, do they still need to get the vaccine?
9. Where can I find more information?

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1. Who will be subject to PSPS?
2. How long do PSPS events last?
3. Are PSPS events a new normal in California?
4. How does Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) decide to proactively shut off power?
5. What is a PSPS?

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1. What are geothermal gases?
2. Are geothermal gases dangerous?
3. How can I tell if geothermal gases are present?

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1. Why should I eat fish?
2. How does mercury get into fish and shellfish?
3. How does mercury that is in the water get into fish?
4. How can mercury harm the health of children?
5. How can mercury harm the health of adults?
6. What is a fish advisory?
7. Where can I find California fish advisories?
8. What is the best way to limit exposure to mercury in fish?

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1. What is lead poisoning?
2. What are common sources of lead poisoning?
3. How do I protect my family from lead poisoning?
4. Where can I find home remodeling information?
5. Where do I learn more about lead-safe work practices?
6. What products have been recalled for lead?
7. What role does nutrition play in preventing lead poisoning?

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1. What is oral health?
2. Why is oral health important?
3. When should I see a dentist?
4. How do I choose a dentist?
5. When should my child start seeing a dentist?
6. When should I start brushing my child's teeth?
7. Since they are going to fall out anyway, are baby teeth really that important?
8. Is fluoride safe for my child?

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1. What do you need to participate in Remote Client Services?
2. Who can participate in Remote Client Services?

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1. What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?
2. What if this happened in another city or county; can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?
3. What if this happened on a State Highway?
4. What is a known suspect?

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1. What is FOG?
2. Why is FOG a problem?
3. Why should I care about FOG?
4. What are some proper FOG handling and storage methods?

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1. What is a gravity grease interceptor and how does it work?
2. How often should I pump out my gravity grease interceptor?
3. What size gravity grease interceptor should I have?
4. What kinds of problems do Fats, Oil and Grease cause?
5. Isn't my business grandfathered in under the old rules?
6. My business doesn't produce grease. Do I still have to install a large grease interceptor?
7. Will a garbage disposal affect a grease interceptor?
8. My restaurant doesn't have space to install an exterior in-ground grease interceptor. Are their other options?
9. How do I have a Gravity Grease Interceptor installed?

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1. What do I do when I smell sewer odors/gases out in the street?
2. How do I report sewage overflowing from a sewer manhole out in the street?
3. What if my sewer backs up?
4. Who is responsible for cleanup as a result of a sewer backup?
5. How do I prevent a backup?

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1. What is a sewer lateral?
2. Who owns the sewer lateral?
3. Does the District provide a sewer lateral (cleaning) service?
4. What is a sewer cleanout?
5. How can I tell if my home has a sewer cleanout?
6. I cannot locate my sewer cleanout? What can I do?
7. Can I get the District to install a sewer cleanout if I do not have one?
8. What do I have to do to get a sewer cleanout installed at my home/business?

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1. Does the District fix sewer lines on private property?
2. Do I need a permit to repair my building sewer?
3. How do I get a permit?

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1. What is FOG?
2. Why is FOG a problem?
3. Why should I care about FOG?
4. What is Required?
5. What are some proper FOG handling and storage methods?

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1. What is a Backflow prevention program?
2. What is a cross-connection?
3. What is backflow?
4. How can this happen?
5. What is an indirect cross-connection?
6. If I have a well that is not connected to drinking water, do I still need a backflow preventer?
7. Why does this backflow preventer need to be installed in the front of my house?
8. Can I cover or hide the backflow preventer?
9. Why do backflow preventers need to be tested every year?
10. My backflow preventer sometimes leaks water from a relief valve. Can I remove or plug the valve to prevent water loss?

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1. What benefits are available?
2. I was not injured in the service, am I eligible for any benefits?
3. Are there non-service-connected pension payments for veterans of a war time era?
4. Are there educational/school benefits for veterans and their dependents?
5. Are there any life insurance benefits?
6. Can I receive medical benefits although I only served for a short period of time in the service?
7. Am I eligible for burial benefits?
8. How many times can I use my GI home loan?
9. Is there compensation for disability injuries incurred in the service?
10. Is there any assistance for having your discharge upgraded?
11. Do I have any benefits if I lost a son or daughter in the service?
12. My father was in the service, do I have any benefits?
13. Are there employment programs for veterans?
14. How do I get help filing a claim for Post-Traumatic Stress related problems?
15. I cannot find my military discharge papers (DD-214). What can I do?

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1. Aerosol cans
2. Aluminum cans
3. Ammunition & Explosives
4. Antifreeze
5. Appliances, Small and Large
6. Asbestos (and presumed asbestos-containing materials)
7. Asphalt - Construction, Demolition, and Renovation Debris
8. Automotive Fluids
9. Batteries
10. Beds / Mattress
11. Beverage Containers
12. Bicycles (working, parts, or non-working)
13. Boats
14. Books (hard or soft cover)
15. Bottles (Beverage and Glass)
16. Bricks
17. Film Plastic/Stryofoam
18. Yard Waste

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1. What are Cyanobacteria?
2. What are the health effects of the toxins?
3. How will I be alerted about a bloom?
4. Has there been a bloom in my area?
5. Where can I find historical occurrences of bloom and/or report a bloom?

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1. I live on a private road that needs to be maintained. The neighbors don't agree on what needs to be done or how much each of us should pay; what can be done?
2. What is a zone of benefit?
3. What are the costs associated with forming a road zone of benefit? Are there other fees required once the zone is established?
4. If some people don't support the formation, can they prevent the zone forming?
5. Who sets and approves our per parcel fee?
6. If a vote is conducted for a benefit assessment and an individual has four contiguous parcels, are they entitled to four votes?
7. If a benefit zone is formed, will the road in the zone be subject to the same regulations that the Streets and Highways Code provides for County-maintained roads?
8. If there are two components to the assessments, capital improvements and maintenance, and the assessment for maintenance is dependent upon whether the parcel is developed?
9. How is approval calculated in a benefit assessment election?
10. Who determines what work needs to be done? Who pays for these services?
11. Are we required to bring our road up to any particular standards? Is there a requirement as to the level of maintenance and/or improvements we must provide?
12. What happens to the money collected from a zone of benefit?
13. What happens to our money if we don't use it all during the year?
14. Can an existing Road Association still levy charges for private road maintenance after a zone of benefit is formed for road maintenance purposes?
15. What about back assessments owed to a Homeowners Association?
16. Are there any restrictions on what can be done on our road?
17. Once a road zone of benefit is established, can it be dissolved?
18. Will an existing Homeowners Association be eliminated when a zone of benefit for road maintenance is formed?
19. Is one of the benefits of being included in a zone of benefit being included in the County self-insurance program?
20. If the design of a road is alleged or proven as casual or contributory to an accident will this type of liability be covered by the County's self-insurance program?
21. Are there any programs available for senior citizens where they can defer their annual payments associated with the CSA?
22. Why were some private roads built to County standards and others were not and since we are already paying taxes for roads, why do we need to pay another tax to maintain our road?