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The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!
 September 1st 2024
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Hello! District 4 Residents and Friends,
As we step into September, I wanted to share a few important updates with you.
Due to a lack of pressing agenda items, our Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting for September has been canceled. With Amber’s recent appointment as the Planning Commissioner for District 4, we now have an open seat on the MAC. The role of the MAC is crucial in ensuring that community voices are heard and represented in county decisions. If you, or someone you know, are passionate about contributing to the betterment of our community, I encourage you to consider applying for this position. For more details and to express your interest, please contact my office or visit Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council | Placer County, CA
In addition to the MAC vacancy, I am also tasked with appointing a representative to the Fish and Game Commission. This commission plays an important role in advising the Board of Supervisors on matters related to wildlife, habitat preservation, and outdoor recreation. If you have a strong interest in conservation and wildlife management, this could be a wonderful opportunity to serve our county. To learn more about the responsibilities of this position, please visit the Fish & Game Commission | Placer County, CA webpage.
We are also still accepting applications for our Charter Review Committee. This committee is essential in ensuring our county’s guiding document reflects the values and needs of our community. If you have ideas about how our county can better serve its residents and want to help shape the future of Placer County, I encourage you to apply. More information can be found on the County Charter | Placer County, CA webpage.
For those of you who are interested in serving your community in other capacities, we have various committees and commissions with vacancies. These positions offer a chance to have a direct impact on decisions affecting our county. To see what openings are available and learn more about how you can get involved, please visit the Committees & Commissions | Placer County, CA webpage.
Finally, if you are looking for a paid position where you can contribute to the well-being of our community, Placer County is hiring! We have a variety of job openings across multiple departments, each offering a chance to make a difference. Whether you’re interested in public safety, administration, or community services, there’s likely a role that fits your skills and interests. To explore current job opportunities, visit the County Applications | Placer County, CA webpage.
Thank you for your continued support of my office and to making Granite Bay and Placer County such a wonderful place to live. I look forward to seeing you at future events and meetings. If you, your business or your community organization wishes to meet with me or have me come by for a meet and greet, contact my office to get something on my calendar.
Best regards,
Suzanne Jones
Placer County Supervisor, District 4
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Inside the Region’s Newest Unicorn: Quick Quack Car Wash
 The region's latest unicorn company, Quick Quack Car Wash, has joined the ranks of billion-dollar enterprises, a rarity in the local market, particularly outside the tech sector. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Roseville, Quick Quack has grown into one of the largest and fastest-growing express car wash chains in the country, known for its efficient service and customer-centric approach.
This summer, Quick Quack secured an $850 million investment from New York private equity giant KKR & Co. Inc., solidifying its valuation well over $1 billion. The investment is intended to fuel expansion into new markets, develop new technology, and establish an employee ownership program. Quick Quack founder and CEO Jason Johnson, while not confirming the deal's exact value, emphasized that the partnership would allow the company to leverage new growth opportunities without the constraints of its previous financing structure.
Quick Quack currently operates over 230 locations across five states—California, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah—with plans for significant expansion, particularly in its strongholds of California and Texas. The company prides itself on offering a fast, efficient car wash experience, likened by Johnson to the "fast food" of car washes. Their membership model, which offers unlimited washes for a monthly fee, is a key part of their strategy, enhanced by technology that allows members quick access through express lanes identified by license plate recognition.
The company’s focus on innovation extends to its technology and operations. Quick Quack is developing a research and development center near Roseville to advance its car wash technology, aiming to tailor the washing experience to different vehicle types and improve overall efficiency. This includes an on-site water recycling system at each location, designed to minimize environmental impact.
Quick Quack’s success is also attributed to its strong corporate culture. The company ranks 45th on Glassdoor's list of Best Led Companies for 2024, a reflection of its commitment to treating its 3,500 employees well. Johnson believes that happy employees translate to happy customers, and this philosophy is embedded in every aspect of the business, from clean facilities to friendly, professional staff.
Despite increasing competition in the car wash industry, Quick Quack continues to differentiate itself through its culture and innovative practices. With the backing of KKR, the company is poised to accelerate its growth, building on its strong foundation and commitment to customer satisfaction. The next few years will see Quick Quack expanding its footprint, refining its technology, and continuing to deliver fast, high-quality car washes across the Western United States.
It was a summer of adventure for the Placer County Library, and our community of knights, mermaids, faeries, wizards, and pirates have completed their mission - shattering a Summer Reading Challenge record.
Every summer, Placer County Library designs a program to encourage students to read through the summer to combat what teachers call the “summer slide,” when students’ reading skills “slide” backward by the time school resumes in the fall because they haven’t been practicing.
At the completion of this year’s program, participants countywide read 2,188,366 minutes, more than doubling last year’s total of just over a million minutes.
“The participation for Choose Your Own Adventure 2024 has been record-breaking in a variety of ways, and our community really came together to double the one-million-minute goal,” said Director of Library Services Mary George. “Two million minutes is a lot of reading, equaling 200 weeks. To reach that goal and promote literacy in our community is amazing.”
What do our library leaders attribute to the dramatic increase?
This year’s theme, “Choose Your Own Adventure,” offered a new opportunity by way of a library marketplace. Readers logged minutes on a digital platform and earned tokens to use at the marketplace on prizes of different values.
Unlike recent summer challenges, this summer’s program incentivized participants to continue to read and complete activities past a final level. The Choose your Own Adventure theme, with more choices and variety for participants, along with social media marketing, also led to a 45% increase in sign-ups.
The results were inspiring for our library team. Check out our photo album of this year’s summer fun at the Placer County Library.
“We had a parent tell us that their 8-year-old was struggling with reading, but our Summer Reading Program really got them engaged and reduced that struggle,” George said. “Other parents told us how the challenge was the highlight of the summer for them and their children. Library staff devote so much professionalism and thought behind how to design a program that will draw families into the library and keep children reading, and we are so proud to share the positive impacts this program has on the communities we serve.”
For more information on the Placer County Library, events and how to get a library card, click here.
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Take a tour of Placer County’s new Elections Office: ‘This talks transparency’
Placer County’s clerk recorder and registrar of voters gives a tour of the Placer County Elections Office in July 2024. The office recently moved from Auburn to a new facility in Rocklin. Click to Watch
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach to address critical housing issues affecting Eastern Placer County. Read more
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The California Public Utility Commission announced that Placer County has been awarded grant funding to bring broadband to the foothills. The funding is part of the CPUC’s Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program. Read more
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Watch the 2024 State of the City address
Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt gave the 2024 State of the City address on Friday, Aug. 16 at Goldfield Trading Post in Downtown Roseville. Watch a recording or read the speech Click Here
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Senior Resource Fair - Day 1
WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2024 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Maidu Community Center 1550 Maidu Dr, Roseville, CA 95661
WHAT: Join Placer PROTECT and 60 + partners to learn about:
- Community resources
- Criminal prosecutions
- Senior scams
- Elder abuse + prevention
- Emergency preparedness
- Senior health + wellness
- ... and more!
OPPORTUNITIES
- Paper shredding (2 box max) with AARP
- Free legal clinic with the Legal Services of Northern California
- Free technology clinic with BEST BUY
- Coffee with local officials
- Salvation Army is providing a limited number of lunches to senior attendees
 Senior Resource Fair - Day 2
WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2024 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: Maidu Community Center 1550 Maidu Dr, Roseville, CA 95661
WHAT: Join Placer PROTECT for six educational seminars:
Granite Bay Traffic Study Comment Period Still Open
 The traffic study currently underway in Granite Bay stems from the need to address the community’s significant traffic concerns, particularly along Douglas Blvd., which sees a daily influx of 40,000 to 50,000 vehicles, the majority of which are not local residents but commuters traveling between Roseville and Folsom.
It’s important to clarify that there are no active roundabout projects being pursued in Granite Bay at this time. Instead, the current effort is focused on studying the feasibility of roundabouts in various settings across the community. This study aims to answer three critical questions: Are roundabouts a feasible solution? Does the community support the idea? If so, how can we fund them? Learn more: Granite Bay Roundabout Feasibility Study | Placer County, CA
While roundabouts are one of the options being explored, it’s important to note that other traffic solutions are also being considered. Even if roundabouts are deemed a viable option, any related projects would have a long timeline, potentially spanning several years or even decades. This study is just the beginning of a larger conversation about how best to manage traffic and improve safety in Granite Bay.
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 Join the Granite Bay Rotary Club on Sunday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. for our Walk of Honor Dedication and Gold Star Mothers Day ceremony. Let’s come together to honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed.
Attend the region's largest business event Friday, Oct. 18
 Attend Placer Valley 2024, the region's premier event bringing together economic leaders to connect and collaborate.
Placer Valley 2024 features a business trade show, informational sessions, guest speakers, lunch, happy hour, and a meet and greet opportunity with the keynote speaker.
Join the GFX Venture Summit October 9-10
 Engage with thought leaders and investors and meet the trailblazers shaping high-growth companies in fields like food technology, health and medicine, government tech, climate solutions, and others.
GFX is where startups, investors, industry leaders, and local officials come together to connect and support entrepreneurs building companies and transforming our region.
Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Loomis Office 6140 Horseshoe Bar Road, Suite D Loomis, CA 95650 916-652-2400 (Non-Emergency)
South Placer Fire District 6900 Eureka Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (916) 791-7059 southplacerfire.org
CAL Fire Nevada-Yuba Placer 13760 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 530-889-0111
California Highway Patrol - Auburn Area Office (220) 9440 Indian Hill Road Newcastle, CA 95658 (916) 633-3344 (Non-Emergency)
Placer County District Attorney’s Office 10810 Justice Center Drive Roseville, CA 95678
 Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply
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PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Learn more about the Board of Supervisors, including information on upcoming Board of Supervisors meetings.
Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
Placer County Resources
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Board of Supervisors Mission Statement:
To act as the legislative arm of county government and provide responsive leadership, governance, effective oversight of county services, and involve citizens and communities in processes that determine and enhance Placer County's future.
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"The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!"
The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County and certain special districts. The Board enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts the annual budget, approves contracts, appropriates funds, determines land use zoning for the unincorporated area, and appoints certain County officers, including the CEO and members of various boards and commissions.
Regular Meetings
The Board of Supervisors generally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Placer County Administrative Center located at 175 Fulweiler Avenue in Auburn, CA. Please view the meeting calendar to verify meeting dates.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Strategic Plan
Placer County has identified eight Critical Success Factors to help set the county’s priorities. Part of that effort includes an annual work plan that acts as a roadmap toward achieving our goals and is closely monitored by the board. In an effort to provide total transparency, the Placer County Strategic Work Plan is now available for public review, and we encourage residents to follow our progress through quarterly updates. Learn more about the critical success factors.
What Questions, Comments, Suggestions do you have...
Contact: District 4 Chief of Staff MichaelSpelis@placer.ca.gov ♦ (916) 719 -2955
District 4 Representative FUdvarhely@Placer.ca.gov ♦ (530) 906 - 3120
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