Press Release

Assemblywoman Dahle Procures $5 Million for Modoc County

Modoc County had a longstanding hospital that operated under county control until a little over a decade ago, when it was transitioned into a special district. With the formation of a special district, Modoc County was left with the hospital legacy debt. To meet the objectives of paying back this debt, the county sustained 20-25% cuts to general fund departments, consolidating operations and reducing staff in multiple departments. The county has paid back nearly 30% of this debt over the last 12 years, but it was not without severe hardship. The legacy debt payback has had a negative effect on schools, public safety, and roads in the county.