Finding F14
The Board of Supervisors has encouraged a laissez-faire attitude toward new construction and businesses located in unincorporated areas.
Jury report: Esparto Fireworks Explosion: Officials Knew, None Acted · PDF page 23
Permanent linkOfficial response
Yolo County Board of Supervisors
Disagrees that the Board encouraged tolerance of unauthorized activity.
Read official response · PDF page 8Pages 8–9 dispute knowledge and motive and explain that the report identifies no Board vote directing non-enforcement. This directly addresses the finding; it does not independently prove staff motives.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.