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Last Updated 2/11/22. For more information, inquiries, leads, or to volunteer as a county lead, please email the county lead for your county if there is one, or hello@cookalliance.org
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*We have ~80 active County Leads across the state
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CountyStatusNotesCounty Lead (if public*)County Lead ContactCounty ResourcesPermitted MEHKOS (if available)
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AlamedaAccepting permits - since late June, 2021In Oct 12, 2020 Health Committee meeting, Supervisors Chan and Carson directed the health department to come back with a plan for implementation at the Nov 23 meeting. Two stakeholders meetings held. On Nov 23 the BOS Health Committee forwrded the item to the full BOS for passage of an ordinance., likely in December, but as yet unscheduled Expect to be issuing permits in Q2 2021.

On May 4, 2021 the county adopted an ordinance permitting MEHKOs! A mandatory 2nd hearing is scheduled for May 18, and if there are no problems, it will take effect in 30 days. Anticipate that the county will start accepting applications on or about July 1. May 18th 2nd reading was uneventful.		Lee Thomas; Matt Jorgensenmatt@cookalliance.orghttps://deh.acgov.org/operations/home-based-food-business.page?NA
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AlpineNo known activity
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AmadorIntroduction to the BOS on 2/8/22. Staff told to research and come back with recommendationsA cook has appoached the county, independently of COOK Alliance
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ButteSome government activity, possible interested champion, but no specific goals or timelineCOOK Alliance and County Leads in conversation with Supervisor
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CalaverasNo known activity
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City of BerkeleyIssuing permits starting 6/1/21.EH staff leading, strong Council support (majority), 4/20/20 hearing on permit processs postponed due to covid/staff constraints.
On 12/1/20 Berkeley made it official and started the regulation writing process. They're shooting for issuing permits late Q1 2021
On 5/25/21 the city council adopted the ordinance and fee structure. They should begin accepting permits on 6/1.		https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?objectDisplayType=Collection&portalID=440&workAreaCollectionID=466NA
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City of Long BeachHave COOK Alliance city leads who are talking to the city councilCity Leads have approached City Councilpeople
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City of PasadenaSome oppositionCity has expressed opposition to the bill
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City of VernonNo known activity
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ColusaNo known activity
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Contra CostaSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineCOOK Alliance and County Leads in conversation with Supervisor Gioia, Health Department opposition
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Del NorteNo known activity
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El DoradoNo known activity
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FresnoNo known activity
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GlennSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineCounty has expressed interest in opting in if Butte County opts in
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HumboldtHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsCity of Blue Lake has implemented AB 626 independently of Humboldt County; County leads gathering stakeholders; other cities have expressed interest, health department opposition
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ImperialOpted in and issuing permits since fall 2020County opted in in December, 2019. Took quite a while in regulation phase.https://www.icphd.org/environmental-health/food/microenterprise-home-kitchen-operationsNA
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InyoSupervisor has approached COOK Alliance for assistance
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KernNo known activity
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KingsNo known activity
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LakeOpted in and issuing permits, starting 1/1/21.Second hearing 7/21/20 agreed in principal to adopt, but will not issue permits until sheltering in place is substantially eased. December BOS expected to approve ordinance. County hopes to start issuing permits in Q1 2021. On Nov 17, Lake County passed an ordinance implementing AB 626 in the county. They are on track to issue permits in january. This will be a pilot program, where in the first 6 months of the year, 2 permits will be issued in each of the 5 supervisorial districts.

Permits (10) for 6-month trial program being issued as of early 2021		http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Environmental_Health/Programs/foodsafety/Microenterprise.htmNA
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LassenNo known activity
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Los AngelesHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsCounty Leads gathering stakeholders; contact made with Supervisor's ofice
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MaderaNo known activity
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MarinHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsCounty Leads gathering stakeholders

Article states that they should opt in in 2022 - no confirmation to COOK Alliance so far
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MariposaNo known activity
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MendocinoSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineCounty Supervisor approached COOK Alliance for assistance
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MercedNo known activity
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ModocNo known activity
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MonoWill follow Inyo's lead - the two counties may opt in in tandem
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MontereySome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineCounty Supervisor approached COOK Alliance for assistance
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NapaHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsFormer County Leads had to step away - looking for new Leads to pick up where they left off
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NevadaSome oppositionCounty has expressed opposition to the bill. New county lead investigating how to turn this around.
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OrangeHave one or more COOK Alliance county leads. Non-COOK Alliance team created a petition with over 5000 signatures. Looking to combine forces.County Leads gathering stakeholders
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PlacerHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsCounty Lead investigating stakeholders
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PlumasNo known activity
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RiversideOpted in, issuing permits, since June 2019Permits began to be issued on 6/6/19
Virtual permitting possible while sheltering in place.
76 permittees as of 11/17/20; 133 permittees as of 9/1/21		Riverside County DEH - MEHKO home page:List of Riverside County Approved MEHKOs available as PDF on DEH web-site
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SacramentoSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineCounty Leads circulating petition, have been in contact with Supervisors
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San BenitoNo known activity
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San BernardinoSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineSupervisor Rutherford leading effort. Other supervisors expressed skepticism in December meeting, but will re-visit the issue in 2020.

Anticipating a return to the BOS in January with a strong push for an ordinance. COOK Alliance, volunteers and friends will be there.

Sep 21 BOS meeting leaves us on hold, with a split board and DEH opposition. One supervisor is making noise about city opt-in/out, which would slow down the whole process greatly.
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San DiegoFirst reading of ordinance to adopt AB 626 passed unanimously on Jan 12, 2022
Second reading of ordinance to adopt AB 626 passed unanimously on Jan 26.
County will start accepting applications on Feb 25.		County Leads team is supporting our ordinance champions, Supervisors Joel Anderson and Nora Vargas

9/15/21: Supervisors unanimously supported letter of intent, directed staff to survey cities and come back with results and an ordinance, as appropriate, in 120 days

Staff polling cities and researching ordinance; anticipated ordinance hearing mid-Jan 22
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San FranciscoSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineCOOK Alliance and County Leads in conversation with Supervisors
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San JoaquinHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsCounty Leads gathering stakeholders
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San Luis ObispoNo known activity
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San MateoPassed ordinance on 7/20/21. Will begin accepting applications on 8/16/21. Cooks can start selling food on 10/1/21.

Resolution passed on 1/29/19; little action since.

Supervisors Canepa and Horsley create groundbreaking adoption with innovative grant program includes MEHKOs; fees waived for first 2 years. Passed unanimously in July 21.		Peter RuddockPeterRuddock@yahoo.comhttps://www.smchealth.org/microkitchens-mehkoNA
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Santa BarbaraBegin accepting applications on June 15, 2021.County opted in in January, is in the regulations writing phase

County will hear an ordinance with all regulations and fees set on Mar 2, 2021. BOS unanimously approved ordinance on 3/2/21. Second reading of ordinance scheuled for Mar 9, 2021.

Second hearing on 3/9 had a lot of surprise opposition from restaurants and the City of Santa Maria. It was send out for 2 extra months of outreach.

On May 11, the bill was re-heard and despite sustained opposition which flipped a pair of supervisors, the county adopted MEHKOs. The ordinance will take effect in 30 days, after which permit applications will be accepted.

Will begin accepting applications on June 15.		https://www.countyofsb.org/phd/ehs/home-kitchen-operations.sbcPending
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Santa ClaraFirst hearing 2/8/22: unanimous referral to staff to return with recommendations on 4/5/22Supervisor Chavez placed agenda item on 2/8/22 BOS mtgPeter RuddockPeterRuddock@yahoo..com
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Santa CruzHave one or more COOK Alliance county leadsCounty Leads gathering stakeholders
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ShastaNo known activity
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SierraResolution to adopt AB 626 passed on Nov 16, 2021Awaiting implementation and acceptance of applications
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SiskiyouSome oppositionCounty has expressed opposition to the bill
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SolanoOpted in, Issuing permits starting 5/3/21County opted in, issuing permits effective 5/1/21
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SonomaCounty diirected staff to survey cities and otherwise research adoptionSupervisor Hopkins is looking to bring this before the board in September 2021

9/14/21: DEH presentation, somewhat biased, exaggerated city oppostion - supervisors directed staff to poll cities and conduct more research		Rachael Kantermanrkanterman@hotmail.com
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StanislausSome government activity, but no specific goals or timelineSupervisors approached COOK Alliance for assistance
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SutterNo known activity
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TehamaNo known activity
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TrinityNo known activity
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TulareSome oppositionCounty has expressed opposition to the bill
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TuolumneNo known activity
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VenturaNo known activity
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YoloSome oppositionCounty Leads have circulated a petition and are gathring stakeholders, despite opposition from the County
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YubaNo known activity