Colusa County and the City of Colusa announced on May 4 that they will jointly celebrate National Public Works Week with a community event called the “Public Works Roadeo.” Both the Colusa County Board of Supervisors and the Colusa City Council have passed resolutions declaring May 17-23 as National Public Works Week.
The announcement highlights the importance of public works professionals in maintaining essential infrastructure and ensuring public safety. The event aims to raise awareness about their contributions, which include building and maintaining roads, bridges, flood management systems, water and sewer services, as well as responding to natural disasters.
The “Public Works Roadeo” is scheduled for May 20 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature activities for children to learn about public works equipment and safety.
Colusa County supports agriculture as a key economic element while serving residents in northern California, according to the official website. The county delivers services through various departments such as administration, health, public works, and sheriff operations while supporting agriculture and community needs as noted on its official website.
The county operates with a Board of Supervisors as its governing body according to its official website, serves residents in northern California according to its official website, facilitates community engagement through boards and public meetings while promoting transparency via access to agendas and documents according to its official website, and offers online resources for permits, records, notifications while emphasizing emergency preparedness and public safety according to its official website.
Residents are encouraged by organizers to bring their families out for this free event that celebrates those who keep local communities running.
