Placer County District 3 Newsletter

March 2024

Greetings, The formation of the Placer County budget is a year-round process. As the County continues to develop its 2024-25 budget, we are focusing on potential impacts caused by the projected state budget deficit. (some refer to it as a budget shortfall). Since no official statements have been received from the State on specific cuts or other impacts the County may encounter, we must be mindful of those possibilities as we wait until the Governor’s May revise for certainty. The Placer County Board of Supervisors must be prudent regarding any unnecessary expenditures until we know the impacts from the State that may await us in the next few months. "May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you." Warm Regards, Supervisor Jim Holmes

Winter storm prep

A major winter storm is expected to bring extremely heavy mountain snow, foothill snow, strong winds and widespread rain to Placer County this Thursday through the weekend. Learn more... In addition, Placer County building officials are advising residents and businesses in snow-affected areas to monitor roofs and snow loads as much as possible during and after the upcoming winter storm. Learn more...

Ready to Vote Placer?

Starting with the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, Placer County voters are no longer assigned to a specific voting location to cast their ballot in person.  Instead, they can now visit any one of 29 regional vote centers located in the county.  To learn more about the recently adopted Voter's Choice Act (VCA) election model Click here...

Supervisors pass resolution to oppose Prop 1 on March ballot

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution  to formally oppose Proposition 1, a measure on the March 5 statewide ballot that seeks voter approval of state-issued general obligation bonds. Learn more...

From the foothills to Lake Tahoe: Watch our Placer Fam Tour

Tour Placer County with our film office as we take you through stunning locations from the rich farmlands and industrial sites of the valley, to the rivers and forests of the foothills, to the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe. Watch video....

Placer County unveils state-of-the-art Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

Placer County unveiled its new Health and Human Services Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony on the Government Center campus.  The center, a "one-stop" service center for Auburn and the foothills area, improves public access to services and replaces the multiple World War II-era facilities that had previously housed HHS programs ranging from mental health and substance use treatment to public benefits. Learn more...

Placer County takes monumental step to move forward on regional forensic laboratory project

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took a monumental step forward towards making the Placer County District Attorney's Office forensic crime laboratory project a reality, by voting to officially move the project in to its first phase of planning.  Learn more...

Placer County Superior Court seeks volunteers for Grand Jury service

The Superior Court of California, County of Placer is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2024-2025 Placer County Grand Jury.  The Court encourages applications from all citizens to enable the grand jury to represent a broad cross-section of the Placer County community. Learn more...

New survey finds PCWA water quality remains among the best in America

A new independent survey of conditions in Placer County Water Agency's American River watershed has found that water quality remains excellent overall, despite some initial concern following recent forest fires and erosion of ash and sediment that followed. (Story courtesy of PCWA). Learn more...

Draft report on Housing Element Sites Rezone program available for public comment through March 18

A draft environmental report on the Placer County Housing Element Sites Rezone program is now available for public review and comment through March 18.  Learn more...

Rezone list reduced

To continue meeting state requirements while maintaining as much flexibility as possible, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took action to refine a list of properties for consideration within the county's Housing Element Sites Rezone program. Learn more...

Country Acres Solar Project blends clean energy production with agriculture

On Tuesday February 27, 2024 the Placer County Board of Supervisors took action to approve a 1,170-acre solar panel facility that will provide power to SMUD customers in west Placer County. Learn more...

Traffic mobility takes a step forward in North Lake Tahoe

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved additional funding for expanded mobility options in North Lake Tahoe last week.  The board previously approved the use of TOT funding for a total of 13 investment projects during its October 16, meeting last year. Learn more...

Tahoe biomass project

The Placer County Board of Supervisors authorized county staff to prepare and release a request for proposals for the proposed Cabin Creek biomass facility project in North Lake Tahoe. Learn more...

Placer supervisors approve contract for the French Meadows Forest Restoration Project

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate a contract to advance critical forest health initiatives in the Middle Fork American River watershed. Learn more...

Library legacy donation

The Board of Supervisors approved the first $25,000 installment of a $300,000 legacy donation to the Placer County Library.  On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 members of Auburn Friends of the Library presented the check to the Placer County Board of Supervisors. Learn more...

Placer County Animal Services recognizes community donors who have helped expand low-cost spay and neutering program

in honor of World Spay Day (Tuesday, February 27), Placer County Animal Services sent thanks to community donors whose support helped the county expand its low-cost spay and neuter program last year, administering a total of 447 community spay and neuter procedures in 2023. Learn more...

What's the story behind the "10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway" signs on Highway 89?

In our latest episode of the "The Placer Life," the second of our four-part miniseries about the ways World War II changed the life in Placer County, we share the incredible story of the 10th's heroic  efforts during World  War II - and how veterans of the 10th changed the way we look at the mountains forever. Listen...

***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...

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

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