Visiting Tahoe This Summer? Watch This! - Supervisor Gore's July Monthly Newsletter

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Supervisor Gore's Monthly Newsletter

July 2021

Improved Services in Tahoe for Guests and Residents:
Free-to-Rider Rideshare and Improved Trash Services

Click Here to Watch My Conversation with Supervisor Cindy Gustafson

Dear Friends and Neighbors –

July 4^th is an annual reminder of the courage exemplified by those that came before us to establish and defend the freedoms we now hold dear. While we may struggle each day to achieve the goals set out by the Declaration of Independence, it stands as a resolute guide for how we can achieve liberty and justice for all. I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day.

County offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 5.

Many of you will take your celebration to Lake Tahoe this year and I want to highlight some of the ways the Board of Supervisors are working to improve the experience for both visitors and residents of the North Lake Tahoe area.

The Tahoe Area Regional Transit or “TART” has offered free-to-rider bus service for a couple years but beginning this month Placer County and partners are providing free on-demand transportation service to North Lake Tahoe.

Known as “TART Connect,” the free shuttle service provides curb-to-curb service throughout North Lake Tahoe, including across the state line. Passengers can request the service through a mobile application, similar to how popular services such as Uber and Lyft operate. Passengers who don’t have the app can call 530-214-5811 to schedule a ride.

I encourage you to download the app for your next trip to Tahoe, link below. Our hope is that visitors from outside of the Tahoe basin will take advantage of this new program to reduce traffic and improve the experience for guests and residents alike.

Click here to download the TART Connect App
for your smartphone

Another way we are working to improve the experience is with improved trash service through the “Clean Tahoe” partnership.

Clean Tahoe provides several services including litter removal and hauling services, volunteer litter pickup programs and more. It is already operating in South Lake Tahoe, which made the program a natural choice to complement the many efforts happening at a county level. This service will be in addition to the regular trash services provided by Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal.

Overabundance of trash has become an increasing public concern, health hazard and wildlife safety issue. Overflowing trash receptacles have resulted in windblown litter attracting wildlife, including bears, and created unsafe wildlife interactions in the North Tahoe area. Public trash cans and commercial bins have become dropping points for trash from areas without sufficient disposal service, increasing trash concerns in Tahoe.

Placer County has been working on short- and long-term solutions, while coordinating with local agencies and business organizations to discuss strategies and implement solutions. In the past year, Placer County increased trash services, updated the current trash service requirement, added additional trash bins and placed signage to raise awareness on the issue.

Click here to learn more about Placer County's
partnership with Clean Tahoe

While you are in Tahoe, please take extra care of the community as many of our fellow Placer County residents call the area home. We are fortunate to have a world renowned destination right in our back yard and now, with more transit options and trash service, we can have an even more enjoyable experience.

Have a joyous July and very Happy Independence Day!

Sincerely,
Bonnie

Supervisor Bonnie Gore
Placer County, District 1

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Other News, Notices and Updates

2021-22 County Budget Approved

It’s important for our residents to know public safety services in Placer County continue to be well funded. The recommended public safety operations budget is $223.5 million, an increase of $7.2 million from the previous fiscal year budget.

Our Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a balanced budget that recognizes future obligations, protects the county from potential foreseeable impacts and maintains critical services for Placer’s communities.

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Independence Day Celebrations in Roseville

I'm very excited that our Roseville Independence Day traditions are coming back!

I hope you will join all of us at the Independence Day parade, starting at 9 a.m. on Vernon Street.

Following the parade, head over to Royer Park for some carnival-style fun with live music, games and activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Then head to @The Grounds for the grand finale, including fireworks display, games and concessions. Gates open at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Visit the Roseville Website with More Information

Fireworks in Placer County

Only Safe and Sane fireworks are legal in the City of Roseville and no fireworks are permitted in the unincorporated part of Placer County. For District, that includes the area south of Baseline Road and East of Brady Lane.

The legal sale of fireworks at designated booths begins at noon, June 28. Sales run through July 4 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.

Remember, any firework that flies in the air, darts across the ground or explodes is considered illegal in California. If it doesn't have the California State Fire Marshal's seal on the packaging, it's illegal.

The legal time period for discharge of Safe and Sane fireworks is from 12 p.m. on June 28 through 11:59 p.m. on July 4.

Click here to watch my conversation with Cal Fire Chief Brian Estes

Placer renews CAL FIRE contract in a three-year agreement

Our Board of Supervisors this week approved a resolution authorizing a three-year contract with CAL FIRE, which provides fire service and medical response to nearly one third of the county. The contract pays for 61 full-time firefighters, which are used to staff the 24/7 operation, access to state resources, special operation teams and more. Learn more

COVID-19 July Epidemiology (EPI) Report Available July 2

Placer County Public Health continues to compile monthly epidemiology reports.

To learn more about the current prevalence of COVID-19 in Placer County and read EPI reports when they are published, Click Here:

Coronavirus News & Monthly EPI Reports

Free assistance available to help your garden grow!

The Placer Resource Conservation District is now offering free technical assistance to any beginning or existing backyard or balcony vegetable gardener, community garden, and urban farm within Placer County (except the Tahoe Basin). This assistance will help you with starting a garden, assist with irrigation, solve pest issues, improve soil health, decrease weed pressure, and more! Learn more

Redistricting Placer County

Subscribe to receive updates about the Placer County Redistricting Commission's work to redraw the supervisorial boundaries. Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a supervisorial district for purposes of electing a Board of Supervisor member. You have an opportunity to share how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. Subscribe now

West Placer MAC

The next West Placer MAC Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening, July 21 at 6:30pm

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Contact Supervisor Gore at SupervisorGore@Placer.CA.Gov

For resident questions, assistance or to schedule an appointment with Supervisor Gore, please contact District 1 Director Landon Wolf at LandonWolf@Placer.CA.Gov

Placer Alert

Be sure to sign up for Placer Alert, a joint emergency alert system that will provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations. First-responders rely on this state-of-the-art alert system to notify residents in our community of emergencies ranging from evacuations to severe weather.

Visit Placer-Alert.org to sign up today.

West Placer Construction

Visit the West Placer construction Website to track projects including development and road improvements.

Click Here for the "Current Construction" Website

Click Here to Learn More About Placer Vineyards

Click Here to Learn More About Riolo Vineyards

List of Projects Throughout Placer County

Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Current projects

Other Recent County News

Keep up with the latest news from throughout Placer County including Board of Supervisors business by visiting our news page.

Board of Supervisors Meetings this Month

In June, the Board of Supervisors will meet:

Date: Tuesday, July 6
Time: 9:00AM
Subject: Regular Board Meeting
Location: Auburn (Domes)

Date: Monday, July 26
Time: 9:00AM
Subject: Special Board Meeting
Location: Auburn (Domes)

Date: Tuesday, July 27
Time: 9:00AM
Subject: Regular Board Meeting
Location: North Tahoe Events Center
Address: 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143

Placer County Board of Supervisors Chambers
"The Domes"
175 Fulweiler Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603

Work for Placer County!

Check out Placer County's employment website for a list of open positions. Job seekers can apply for positions and submit interest cards to be notified of openings. Those without Internet access can use a computer kiosk in the Human Resources Department's lobby, at 145 Fulweiler Ave., in Auburn. Apply for a job