California Board of Equalization Chair Betty T. Yee will visit Lake County on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Photo courtesy of the California Board of Equalization.

LAKEPORT – The chair of the state Board of Equalization will visit Lake County next month for a round table discussion with local leaders and community members.

Board of Equalization Chair Betty T. Yee will join District 3 Supervisor Denise Rushing, County Administrator Kelly Cox, and other community leaders and special guests for a discussion that will focus on the state of California's economy and budget.

The event will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in the Board of Supervisors chambers at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St.

The community is invited to attend.

Yee represents the First District on the Board of Equalization. The First District is comprised of 21 counties in northern and central California, including Lake County.

She has more than 20 years of public service experience, with widely recognized expertise in state and local finance.

Please RSVP to attend the event by Monday, March 8.

For additional information or to RSVP, contact Lauren Lester at 415-557-3000 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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