District 3 Newsletter

January 8, 2021                                                                                         

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

2021

2020 was an unprecedented year! From a global pandemic, to massive social unrest and probably the most contentious election in modern history, we are all ecstatic to close the door on 2020. Fortunately, a new year brings a fresh start emboldened with renewed hope.

Bring it on!

As we embark on 2021, it my pleasure to move into the role as your District 3 Supervisor.  Thank you for entrusting me with our beloved county.  I am looking forward to collaborating with you to address our challenges head-on while boldly and optimistically seeking new opportunities to enrich our county.

As we look to the year stretching ahead of us, I am inspired by the words of Edith Lovejoy Pierce:

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."

And so we begin. Happy New Year.

Swearing In

It was a privilege to be sworn into office by Judge Kingsbury on January 4, 2021.  Unfortunately, it had to be on zoom, but this too shall pass.

I am delighted to represent you on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, and I am eager and ready to get started!

WITH GREAT THANKS...

BV

I would like to acknowledge and thank former District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp for his devoted  service on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.

Supervisor Veerkamp, along with his dedicated assistant Kathy Witherow, have made a meaningful difference in our community.  During Supervisor Veerkamp's two terms in office, he was instrumental in ...

  • Developing a county-wide Strategic Plan which continues to form the framework for a sound decision-making process.
  • Instituting a critical Vegetation Management Ordinance.
  • Aligning productive strategies to deal with homelessness with available funding.
  • Collaborating on creative solutions to address harvest traffic congestion.
  • Addressing facilities maintenance, including a new Public Safety facility and Animal Shelter.
  • Serving faithfully on numerous boards and commissions which included a year as the chairman of SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments).

I wish Brian all the best as he continues his legacy of service on behalf of our community on the EID Board and the Emergency Services JPA.

 

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Welcome
  • Thank You
  • District 3 Office
  • Appointments

DISTRICT 3 OFFICE

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I am delighted to welcome Karen Feathers back to our office as the District 3 Assistant.  Born and raised in El Dorado County, Karen brings 26 years of experience both in the District 3 office as well as in county administration.

If you need anything, do not hesitate to call our office.  We are here to serve you, and we look forward to connecting! 

Email:  bosthree@edcgov.us

Phone530.621.5652

 

DISTRICT 3 TEAM

You have certainly heard the term "it takes a village"... the same can be said for local government.  A big thank you to everyone who has served District 3 on our various committees and commissions, and it is my pleasure to welcome a few new faces to the District 3 team. I have carefully selected people who I know will bring a necessary skillset to the position, and I am very grateful for their willingness to serve our community in this capacity. Below are my District 3 appointments for 2021:

Planning Commission:         John Clerici

Park & Rec Commission:       Tom Cumpston

Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee:  Lexi Boeger

Fair Association Board of Directors:  Lori Warden

Commission on Aging:

Human Rights Commission:   Lara Gularte

Library Commission:           Barbara Raines

Veterans Commission:         Kurt Raffeto and               Joshua Castro  

Fish & Wildlife Comm:         Kathleen Jermstad  

Assessment Appeals Board:   Sandi North

Cemetery Advisory Comm:   Michael Roberts

Solid Waste Advis. Comm:   Tanner Gallagher 

 

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