June 2024 District 3 Newsletter

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Placer County District 3 Newsletter

June 2024

Greetings,

On May 16 of this year, I was pleased to speak at the ribbon cutting of the reconstructed sports field at Newcastle Elementary School.

The field had been uncared for and dormant for more than 20 years. Newcastle School Superintendent, Denny Rush, (now retired) contacted me in early 2023 to discuss the opportunity for the district to work with Andy Fisher, Placer County Parks Administrator to restore the field, which would allow the students to enjoy the field as well as local youth sports teams throughout Newcastle, Loomis, Penryn, Ophir, and other areas in the region.

The District and Placer County Parks developed an agreement whereby Placer County would provide the funding to improve the two-acre parcel of land and the district would maintain the field and offer the use of the field to the community.

The field will be available for school events during the day and evening and for community youth sports activities during non-school hours.

There has been a shortage of playing fields throughout the area for our young athletes, both boys and girls and the Newcastle Sports Field will allow for more youth to play.

I want to thank our former Newcastle Elementary School Superintendent Denny Rush for her leadership in initiating this project and for bringing it to completion. I also want to thank Sean Healy, Newcastle Elementary School Superintendent, the trustees of the Newcastle School District, and especially Sue Wesselius, Project Manager, for their commitment to this amazing project.

And lastly, I want to thank Andy Fisher, Placer County Parks Administrator; Dan Fonner, Parks Superintendent, and all the Parks staff for their collaborative approach in making this happen.

Warm Regards,

Supervisor Jim Holmes

Board of Supervisors appoints new County Executive Officer

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted today to appoint Acting County Executive Officer Daniel Chatigny as the county's next CEO and authorizes a three-year employment agreement.

"I speak for the entire Board of Supervisors when I say we are confident we have selected the best leader to guide our organization in the future," said Board Chair and District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones. Read full news release...

Placer County Board of Supervisors moves forward with rezone

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action to rezone 13 privately-owned sites throughout the county to help meet state requirements for high-density multi-family housing. Learn more...

New website unveiled for Placer 2050-the General Plan Update!

The Placer County Planning Services Division has launched a new website to be the one-stop hub for all information related to the General Plan Update. Visit the new website at placer2050.com

Be River Wise

Nobody plans on losing their life when they head out for a day of fun at the American River. Yet it happens to someone every year-usually because they made a mistake they didn't need to. Last year, Placer's Emergency Management partners launched the "Be River Wise" campaign to educate the community about dangerous river conditions following an epic winter. This year, they're evolving the campaign to address river hazards that happen every year. Watch video.... and learn more at BeRiverWise.org

Mosquito Ridge Road reopens following 2022 Mosquito Fire

The Tahoe National Forest has reopened Mosquito Ridge Road after it was severely impacted during the 2022 Mosquito Fire and subsequent winter storms. Learn more...

FREE pet adoptions, doggy speed dating & more!

Placer County Animal Services invites you to their special event for California Adopt-A-Pet on Saturday June 1, 2024. Learn more...

Placer County wins Public Facilities Award of Excellence for sixth straight year

The Placer County Facilities Management team has been recognized with the Public Facilities Award of Excellence for the sixth straight year by the California Counties Facilities Services Association. Learn more...

Placer County agencies take top honors in statewide communication awards

Placer County agencies took home four awards in this year's California Association of Public Information Officials' EPIC Awards for communication. Learn more...

Grow your career and help your community by becoming a certified mediator

Placer County is encouraging business professionals who have a good listening ear and are interested in improving their conflict resolution and negotiation skills to attend an upcoming training course to become a certified mediator. Learn more...

Nearly $2.7 million in TOT funds approved for four projects in North Lake Tahoe

Four investment projects in eastern Placer County amounting to nearly $2.7 million were approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors to advance regional goals including improved transportation and recreation. Learn more...

Auburn 'Hammond House' placed on Historic Registry

Placer County Board of Supervisors took action to place Auburn's Hammond Rock House on the Register of Cultural and Historic Resources. Learn more and watch video...

Amazing Grazing: Placer County 2024 Ag Tour

The Placer County Agriculture Department and the Placer Resource Conservation District hosted its annual Placer County Ag Tour, "Amazing Grazing: Enhancing Natural Resources and Agriculture in Placer County." Watch video....

Learn more about our Agricultural Department placer.ca.gov/1505/Agricultural-Commissioner

Learn more about the Placer Resource Conservation District at placerrcd.org

Crisis Resolution Center boasts successful discharge rate over 80% for at-risk youth

As Placer County continues to promote its crisis services throughout Mental Health Matters Month in May, leaders are spotlighting Placer County's Crisis Resolution Center, a unique public-private partnership with a local nonprofit now in its third decade.

Tahoe Fund installs new donor-engraved bears in Tahoe City's Heritage Plaza

Twenty-five new engraved bears are now hanging from the railings in Tahoe City's Heritage Plaza through a partnership with the Tahoe Fund, Placer County and the Tahoe City Public Utility District to raise money for trails in North Lake Tahoe Learn more...

***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...

Request a ride from your phone with new GO South Placer mobile app

Placer County Transit has launched the GO South Placer mobile app, which allows customers to request on-demand trips with both Placer County Transit and Roseville Transit via the phones. Learn more...

If you have not yet done so, take a moment to sign up for PlacerAlert. Placer Alert notifies residents about emergency events and other important public safety information via phone call, text or email. Please help us to help you by signing up to receive these important alerts.

PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Learn more about the Board of Supervisors, including information on upcoming Board of Supervisors meetings.

Learn more about Supervisor Jim Holmes.

MAC Meetings

District 3 Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs)

North Auburn MAC

Tuesday, July 9 2024
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Newcastle/Ophir MAC

Monday, July 15, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

H orseshoe Bar/Penryn MAC

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please check our online MAC meeting calendar or contact the Board of Supervisors at (530) 889-4010 for updated information on meetings.

List of Active Projects

County Jobs

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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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