El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

The 2025 El Dorado County Staff Appreciation Barbecue was a successful event attended by hundreds of County employees. Sheriff Leikauf, Supervisor Turnboo, Supervisor Veerkamp and staff were cooking hamburgers and hot dogs donated by Casey King of King's Meats. Other County staff and volunteers, led by the Human Resources Department, provided other supplies for employee lunches. Everyone in attendance was in good spirits and grateful for the barbecue luncheon. El Dorado County likes to show appreciation towards employees with an annual barbecue lunch hosted at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Special thanks to the Human Resources Department staff and other volunteers for arranging the event to benefit County employees. Special thanks to Casey King of King’s Meats for donating the hamburgers and hot dogs and overseeing the cooking.

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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Chair George Turnboo supports Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department (Tribal Fire Department), led by Chief John Tayaba, for all the hard work they do to protect the community. Despite being a sovereign nation with their own governing bodies, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department partners with federal, state and local governments to assist and respond to the wider community because they are also part of the wider community. They have been a reliable resource for El Dorado County by demonstrating exceptional dedication to public safety, wildfire prevention, and emergency response services within our county, particularly in collaboration with local agencies such as CAL FIRE and the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. El Dorado County is honored to have the support of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department. The Board of Supervisors recognizes the vital role played by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians in enhancing regional fire safety and resilience. We commend their efforts and pledge continued support for their programs and resources.

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El Dorado Transit is the primary public transportation provider in El Dorado County facilitating hundreds of miles of road on the west slope and beyond. Many people may not know that El Dorado Transit is running and picking up passengers using a hands-free technology that makes riding around town safe and easy for everyone. For longer trips, El Dorado Transit also connects to other transportation services using the same pass service for fares. El Dorado Transit also operates a number of Park and Ride locations as options for residents and a Dial-A-Ride program for residents with disabilities and seniors. Supervisor George Turnboo currently sits on the El Dorado Transit Board of Directors and helps make decisions regarding public transportation for El Dorado County. Supervisor Turnboo works with El Dorado Transit staff to ensure that residents have the best experience when they ride public transportation in El Dorado County. Please be kind and respectful toward our El Dorado Transit, because they really do help people get where they need to go.

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El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from local residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On August 16th, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.

When: August 16, 2025, from 9am to 12pm

Where:
Faith Episcopal Church

2200 County Club Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682

Scheduled Appointment Required.

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