The remainder of the evening included guest speakers from each of the 5 Amador County incorporated cities. Sutter Creek’s City Manager Rob Duke spoke of Sutter Creek’s vision for growth. The town is very compact, which provides for a village feeling. They want to replicate this concept as much as possible so that as the city expands, it will be a collection of villages where people know their neighbors and can walk to shopping and other activities. 

Ione’s new city manager, Kim Kerr, spoke of uniqueness of her town due to the Mule Creek prison. She stated their biggest issue is wastewater management; resolutions to this issue are actively being pursued. And Mike Daly, Jackson’s City manager, addressed a question regarding duplication of city and county services. Daly stated that each city has its own unique character and services are dependent upon the residents of that city. For example, Daly said, Jackson has more “affordable housing” than other cities in the county. The final Amador Government 101 workshop topic will be on other county agencies including water, recreation and transportation agencies, the school district, the air quality district and Amador Community Foundation. That meeting will be held Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 in the County Administration Center.