Notice of Recruitment: Public Member for LAFCO CommissionThe Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Napa County invites interested persons to apply for the position of Public Member on LAFCO. The appointment involves the Alternate Public Member position with a term ending on May 6, 2026. LAFCO meetings are held on the first Monday of even-numbered months. Special meetings and subcommittee meetings are also scheduled as needed. LAFCO is an independent government agency created by the California State Legislature in 1963. LAFCO is charged by law with preventing urban sprawl and encouraging the orderly formation and development of governmental agencies that provide municipal services within its jurisdiction. LAFCO approval is required for any annexations or detachments of land to and from incorporated cities and special districts in Napa County. LAFCO approval is also required for the formation of new cities and special districts.
CALAFCO Annual Conference celebrates the natural wonders of YosemiteLAFCO’s state organization, CALAFCO, held their Annual Conference October 16-18 in Yosemite. It provided an excellent opportunity to network and learn from each other. Representing Napa LAFCO were two Commissioners and two staff members.
LAFCO of Napa County Wins AgainLAFCO of Napa County's Clerk/Jr. Analyst Stephanie Pratt won first place in the CALAFCO Workshop photo contest. The theme was Juxtapositions: Developed land vs. Undeveloped land in California. Her…
LAFCO of Napa County Celebrates big wins at CALAFCO Annual Conference. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Napa County was honored for exceptional achievement in multiple areas at the California Association of LAFCO’s (CALAFCO) annual meeting on October 19…
WelcomeThank you for visiting the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Napa County’s website; the governmental agency designated by the California Legislature to manage local governmental boundaries…
What is a Special District?Special districts are created and funded by a community’s residents to provide new or enhanced local services and infrastructure. Local residents own special districts and govern them through locally…
Napa LAFCOLAFCOs were created in 1963 by Assembly Bill 1662 (John Knox) with the initial tasks of reviewing and approving/disapproving proposals for the incorporation of new cities and creation of new special…
Contact UsPLEASE NOTE: LAFCO is a small governmental agency often necessitating the closure of the office during regular business hours. Appointments are required for in-person meetings. Staff is generally…
