Priorities
for Amador County
Issues That Matter to Amador County
Brian Oneto’s leadership is built on real-world experience and a proven record of action. Here’s where he stands on the issues that impact your daily life.
Roads & Infrastructure
With over 400 miles of county roads, maintaining safe and reliable infrastructure is a constant challenge.
Brian’s Position
Brian prioritizes securing state and federal funding while ensuring responsible use of local tax dollars.
Why It Matters
Safe roads are critical for daily life, emergency response, and economic activity.
Proven Leadership
- Secured Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding
- Helped streamline the Pine Grove Corridor Project, saving millions
- Advocated for emergency repairs like Shake Ridge Road
- Ensured District 5 received a significant share of road funding
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Fiscal Responsibility
Government overspending puts long-term financial stability at risk.
Brian’s Position
Brian believes government should never spend money it doesn’t have.
Why It Matters
Responsible budgeting protects taxpayers (click to read more) and ensures essential services remain funded.
Proven Leadership
- Helped maintain balanced county budgets
- Rejected pay raises for himself multiple times
- Opposed unsustainable salary increases
- Donated his first year’s salary to senior services
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Communities depend on dedicated law enforcement and emergency services for safety and stability. Part of what makes a strong and safe community are the leaders, residents, and core values.
Brian’s Position
Brian is a steadfast supporter of law enforcement and first responders. Brian’s own son is a volunteer firefighter.
Why It Matters
Public safety is foundational to a thriving community.
Proven Leadership
- Brian authored and passed a resolution (click to read more) supporting law enforcement (5-0 vote)
- Secured a $17 million grant to expand the recently completed county jail
- Supporter of law enforcement (click to read more), even while performing fiduciary duties to the taxpayer: (read more)
- Strongly opposed commercial marijuana grows: (read more)
- Understanding Fiscal Challenges for Law Enforcement: (read more)
Wildfire Prevention and Defensible Space
Amador County faces an ongoing threat of catastrophic wildfire, putting lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk.
Brian’s Position
Brian has been a long-time advocate for proactive wildfire prevention, fuel reduction, and strong fire response capabilities.
Why It Matters
Protecting lives and property isn’t optional—it’s essential to preserving our communities and way of life.
Proven Leadership
- Helped secure millions in funding for fuel reduction projects
- Supported full-time staffing of fire stations (Measure M)
- Helped acquire fire engines and water tankers
- Worked directly on wildfire lines alongside firefighters
- Secured grants for hazard tree removal and defensible space
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Representation of District 5
We can make Amador County better by working together
Brian’s Position
All constituents in District 5 deserve equal, fair and respectful representation.
Why It Matters
The majority of voters chose a representative they trust and best meets their own values and positions, but Brian works for everyone.
Proven Leadership: Join your neighbors in Re-electing Brian (click to read more)
- Brian is an advocate for every constituent.
- Treating everyone fairly and respectfully is a priority for Brian.
- Brian's office door is always open for anyone needing assistance or discussions.
- Brian is approachable and provides avenues to reach out to him, even through his home number: 209-245-6221
Military and Veterans
These individuals deserve the highest level of respect
Brian’s Position
As a county, as a nation, we all should honor our service members
and Veterans.
Why It Matters ( Read 'A Heartfelt Thank You' - click to read more )
The freedoms we have were hard fought. Each of us should do all we can to help those who have served our country. We must protect the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of rights, including the 2nd Amendment, and our freedoms.
Proven Leadership
- Directed $200,000 from the County’s Veterans Memorial Fund for renovation of the Plymouth Veteran’s Park and personally supplied the fencing boards for the park
- Helped facilitate the county and City of Ione in their development of the Ione Veterans Memorial Park
- Ensured the funding and position for the Amador County Veterans Service’s Officer to help Veterans and their families access the benefits and services they earned and deserve.