Scott Beesley
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Grass Valley · Financial Planner
Scott Beesley is a financial planner. He has run his own business in Grass Valley for 25 years. He also leads a search and rescue team for the county sheriff. He helped guide people to safety during the River Fire. He leads the investment group for a local charity, the Community Foundation of Nevada County. During the pandemic, he helped choose which local nonprofits and small businesses got emergency grants. He also leads a group that helps neighbors clear brush to lower fire risk. He sits on the board of the local YMCA and helps pick films for a local film festival.
Positions in brief
Beesley wants to keep Grass Valley affordable. He backs small businesses downtown. He wants police and fire to stay well-funded. He wants neighborhoods ready for wildfire.
Grass Valley's city budget is tight. Property tax growth has slowed and outside funding has been cut. Beesley says he wants careful, responsible spending. He backs the small businesses and local feel that make downtown special. He also backs new housing so younger residents can afford to stay. He wants well-funded police and fire departments and safe parks. He wants more neighborhoods to join a program that helps clear brush and lower wildfire risk. On homelessness, he favors practical, caring steps built with local nonprofits.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Support small businesses and downtown's independent character while encouraging new housing that helps younger residents stay in town.
“Supporting the small businesses and local culture that give our downtown its unique character”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Keep police and fire departments well-funded and fiscally sound, and keep parks safe.
“maintaining fiscally responsible, well‑supported police and fire departments”
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Grow neighborhood participation in the Firewise Communities program and support nonprofits that help residents prepare for wildfire.
“strengthening participation in Firewise Communities”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Create more affordable housing options while keeping neighborhood character, and use practical, nonprofit-based approaches to homelessness.
“a housing approach that keeps our community accessible for the people who live and work here”
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