The debate between Nevada City and Nevada County over the so-called ‘sphere of influence’ will continue into next month. A packed house of mostly city officials filled the Rood Center in a workshop last week, opposing a proposal from the Local Agency Formation Commission to cut Nevada City’s sphere of influence by more than half. LAFCO Executive Officer S-R Jones says the county’s proposal is part of a long-term process…

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Jones didn’t specify why the sphere might be reduced but tells KNCO that there is plenty of room for compromise….

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In a previous story, Nevada City councilmember David Parker called the county’s attempt to reduce the sphere of influence a “land grab”. Jones responds…

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The workshop that was held last week will be continued on March 16.