Placer County District 3 Newsletter

February 2024

Placer County offices will be closed on Monday February 12, 2024 and Monday February 19, 2024 in observance of  Lincoln's Birthday and President's Day holidays.

Greetings from District 3. Placer County is embarking on updating its General Plan that will provide a road map that will shape the future of the County for the next 25 years. The State of California requires that counties adopt a General Plan to guide their long-term physical growth and development. The General Plan establishes the community’s vision for the future and is an expression of how the community wants to grow and change. The County’s General Plan was last comprehensive updated in 1994. A variety of factors contribute to the need to update the General Plan. Communities seldom stand still; they are continually growing, changing, and evolving. The 1994 General Plan no longer reflects current conditions, nor does it directly address many of the issues now facing the County and the region. The State Legislature has passed new laws, new social and environmental issues have emerged, and new innovative planning strategies have been developed. Additionally, the County has grown and changed with significant development and population growth particularly in western Placer County, there have been frequent amendment requests due to development pressures, new growth and strained infrastructure, housing affordability has become a significant issue. With these changing conditions, priorities have changed. One significant change has been the 2020 adoption of the Placer County Conservation Plan (PCCP). The purpose of the PCCP is to protect and enhance the ecological diversity and function, including aquatic resource functions and values, in the greater portion of western Placer County while allowing appropriate and compatible growth. The Placer County 2050 General Plan update process will look toward the County’s long-term future to reflect the issues, ideas, and aspirations of today, and plan toward the year 2050. The General Plan Update is a multi-year project. As the General Plan review moves forward, documents will be available for public review and comment. In addition, there will be workshops and many opportunities for public involvement. Warm Regards, Supervisor Jim Holmes

New Board Chair selected for 2024

District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones was chosen by fellow board members to serve as the next chair of the Placer County Board of Supervisors for 2024.  District 1 Supervisor Bonnie Gore was names as vice chair. Learn more...

Placer County Board of Supervisors to host Housing Element Sites Rezone workshop on Feb. 13

The Placer County Board of Supervisors will host a community workshop on the proposed Housing Element Sites Rezone project at 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Community Development Resource Agency building, 3091 County Center Drive in North Auburn.  Learn more...

Placer County Auditor-Controller receives 22nd consecutive award in financial reporting

For the 22nd year in a row, the Placer County Auditor Controller's Office has been recognized with the Certificate of Achievement Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting-the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and reporting. Learn more...

Infrastructure work for future Sac State Placer Center making progress

Placer County's $28 million investment into a west Placer infrastructure project is making progress and is on target to accommodate development of Placer One-the future home of a Sacramento State satellite campus. Learn more...

Rock and mud slide closes portion of Old Foresthill Road

Click the following link to learn more about the recent rock and mud slide that occurred on Old Foresthill Road. Old Foresthill Road has since been cleared, repaired and reopened!  Thank you to our Roads Division crews and contractor for all their hard work to tackle the rockslide and repair the road to safely reopen.  Watch video....

Placer Supervisors approve $175,000 in defensible space grant funding for qualifying eastern Placer County residents

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the acceptance of $175,000 in grant funding for the development of a Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program, aimed at assisting low-income senior and disabled residents in eastern Placer County. Learn more...

Placer County and the Voter's Choice Act

After years of research and planning, Placer County has made the decision to transition to the Voter's Choice Act (VCA) election model, starting with the 2024 Presidential Primary Election in March of 2024. Learn more...

Serve your community as an Election Aide in the March primary election

The Elections office is urgently recruiting Election Aides for all voting location during the upcoming presidential primary.  Earn an hourly rate and work for as many as 11 days during the election period!  Paid training provided.  Learn more...

Placer County's Mobile Crisis Team expands services to 24/7 coverage

Starting January 1, 2024, Placer County's Mobile Crisis Team transitioned to round-the-clock service, seven days a week, to meet people in crisis where they are. Watch video....

***If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in need of
support and services you can call Stand Up Placer's 24-7 helpline at 1-800-575-5352.*** Learn more...

Meet Stanley!

Introducing Stanley, the newest member of our EOD team! Stanley and his handler, Deputy Lamb, have successfully completed all certifications and are now fully operational. They will collaborate throughout the county and respond to mutual aid requests, contributing their skills to locate and identify potential explosive devices. Stanley is a fantastic addition to our team, and we’re thrilled to have this valuable asset enhancing safety in the region!

Placer County Conservation Program set to acquire North Redwing Ranch property near Sheridan

The Placer County Conservation Program (PCCP) is set to acquire an additional 430 acres near Sheridan that will continue the mission of conserving lands that are critical to the survival of sensitive species and their habitat. Learn more...

Highway 49 Gap Closure Project

The Highway 49 Gap Closure Project will close the gaps between sidewalks in the approximately 4.4-mile Highway 49 corridor between Interstate 80 and Dry Creek Road, creating a continuous sidewalk path on at least one side of the highway. Learn more...

PCWA working to replace pipeline in Rocklin

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) has kicked off a multi-year infrastructure project in Rocklin which aims to replace aging pipelines along Midas Avenue and adjacent streets in Rocklin. (Story courtesy Traci Newell-Auburn Journal) Learn more... For updates on current PCWA projects Click here

Winter Book Bingo 2024

Questions or Comments?
Email District 3:
Chief of Staff, Beverly Roberts at: broberts@placer.ca.gov                               
District Representative, Katie Kenoyer at: kkenoyer@placer.ca.gov

www.placer.ca.gov