El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

We want to share what is happening in your community, including positive stories and non-partisan family friendly topics to discuss. Supervisor Turnboo initiated a new policy that he affectionately dubbed the “Voices of the People” and is now accepting submissions to be included in the District 2 Newsletter. Supervisor Turnboo wants to provide the residents of District 2 an opportunity to submit written topics that meet our guidelines, so that their discussion topic can be shared with the community. The District 2 Newsletter is released on the 15th and 30th of each month. Submission guidelines are below.

Submission Guidelines

We want to share what is happening in your community, including positive stories and non-partisan family friendly topics to discuss.

• Submissions must be authored by a District 2 resident.
• Submissions must include author name. Contact information optional.
• Submissions must be about non-partisan topics relevant to District 2.
• Submissions must include a short title (34 characters maximum).
• Submissions must be 1-3 paragraphs of text, formatted as a file (*.doc, *.docx, *.txt) or email the text, and can include a single photo (*.jpg, *.png, *.gif - 600px width) and logo (*.jpg, *.png, *.gif).
  Note: Photos will be centered below title and above text.
           Logos are smaller and adjusted right of text.

• Submissions should be emailed to bostwo@edcgov.us.
  
  
• District 2 Supervisor will approve, deny, or delay all submissions.
• Contact El Dorado County District 2 office for more information.

Learn more about Voices of the People

The For over twenty years the Food Bank of El Dorado County has helped our neighbors who struggle to make ends meet. The Food Bank has relationships with many local non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to ensure people are fed. In addition to the Emergency Food Assistance Network, they have also started a Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors over 60, free food calendar, free farmer’s market events, and the No Vet Goes Hungry Program. The Food Bank welcomes visitors and volunteers who want to help feed people, and there are other ways to give help as well. If you or anyone you know, is in need of food, contact the Food Bank of El Dorado County.

Food Bank of El Dorado County
4550 Business Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682

Website: https://www.foodbankedc.org
Email: info@foodbankedc.org
Phone: (530) 621-9950
Hours: (M-F 8:30-12:00, 12:30-3:00)

Learn more from the Food Bank of El Dorado County

The El Dorado County Parks Division provides many diverse opportunities for wholesome local recreation. The Parks Division is responsible for managing parks, rivers, and trails, in addition to providing area mapping and usage reports. Regions under Parks Division management include the Rubicon Trail, the El Dorado Trail and the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Corridor (SPTC) consisting of land formerly owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Local parks under management include:

• Henningsen Lotus Park
• Bradford Park
• Pioneer Park
• Forebay Park
• Joe’s Skate Park
• Historical Railroad Park
• Old Depot Bike Park
• Dog Park

Parks are open to the public and select park facility rentals are available. For more information regarding available passes or a specific county park or park project, contact the Parks Division directly at (530) 621-5360.

Learn more about El Dorado County Parks Division