County of Nevada Board of Supervisors Supervisor Heidi Hall

Heidi Hall is a two-term member of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors who served as board chair for 2020. Discussing the challenges she faced during 2020, Hall cited the county’s regular meetings with cities, hospitals and clinics to create united actions and messages on public health as an accomplishment. She also listed hosting monthly business roundtables, redirecting state funds to support businesses and non-profits, and providing broadband access for school children as major tasks in 2020. Hall earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations from Pomona College and holds master’s degrees in international relations from Columbia University and public policy from Rutgers University.

First elected: November 2016

Day job: Program manager with the California State Department of Water Resources.

Notable quote: “I am proud of my first-term successes, seeing the county much more engaged in meeting our challenges with creative and collaborative solutions. There is more to do to on our key priorities, while upping our game to support our beleaguered small businesses. I work hard, and I persist, and I look forward to seeing real achievements in the next four years.” (Source: The Union)

Committee, board and commission assignments: California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, Local Government Commission, Mental and Behavioral Health Board, National Association on Counties, Nevada County Sanitation District 1 Board of Directors, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Central Sierra Subregional Representative, Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission, Yuba-Bear Watershed Council, Area 4 Agency on Aging Governing Board (alternate), Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (alternate).