Community participation and engagement is one of the keys to effective governance. As your County Supervisor, one of my goals is to communicate and engage the residents of our county to inform and gain their feedback on issues. One of those tools for Placer County has been the Municipal Advisory Councils (MAC’s). They were first established in the early 1980s to provide advisory input on local issues. Over time, as Placer County has grown, the role and structure of MACs has evolved. Under current County Code, MACs are formally designated to review and provide comment on land-use and planning matters. However, each supervisorial office has developed additional ways to engage with residents, whether that be through community forums and/or townhall meetings. While MACs remain valuable for land-use discussions, they are not necessarily the most effective way to receive input from a greater cross section of our communities. Moving forward, MAC meetings will only be convened if there is a Planning item that needs to be presented and commented upon. Otherwise, we will hold community forums/townhall meetings to provide informational items of interest and receive feedback from attendees.
As always, your input and communication are vital to me. Representing the residents of my district effectively requires hearing directly from you. As such, I invite you to reach out at 530-889-4010 to share your thoughts or concerns.
Anthony DeMattei
Placer County Supervisor, District 3
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Events, News and Resources
May is Affordable Housing Month
 Throughout the month of May, Placer County will host a series of events to raise awareness about housing issues, highlight available resources, and foster collaboration among community stakeholders.
Events planned for affordable housing month include:
May 13: Board of Supervisors recognizes Affordable Housing Month: The Placer County Board of Supervisors will recognize a Proclamation declaring May 2025 as "Affordable Housing Month" in Placer County.
May 14: North Tahoe Housing Solutions Tour, 9:30 a.m.: County staff will provide a regional bus tour of housing developments and project sites in the North Lake Tahoe region. Learn more...
May 22: West Placer Affordable Housing Mixer at Crooked Lane Brewery, 3 p.m.: Join regional partners and Placer County staff at Crooked Lane Brewery (536 Grass Valley Highway in Auburn) to meet local developers, property owners, and housing advocates at the Placer County Affordable Housing Developer Mixer. Registration is required to attend. Food will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase. Learn more...
May 30: Virtual Home Buyer Webinar: Placer County is hosting an informational webinar on its First Time Home Buyer Program. More details coming soon for this online event.
All Month: Check out our website: For more information on these events and Placer's affordable housing initiatives, visit: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10220/Placer-County-Affordable-Housing-Month-2
County staff have also built a dedicated project webpage on Engage Placer to offer resources and detail the county's projects and programs in eastern Placer. Members of the public are encourages to share their housing stories or ask questions here: https://engage.placer.ca.gov/north-lake-tahoe-housing-initiative
Be River Wise
 The "Be River Wise" education campaign is a collaborative effort between Placer County's first responders: Placer County Sheriffs Office, CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire and the Office of Emergency Services. First responders are reminding everyone that the spring and summer snowmelt makes the local rivers and streams cold, fast and potentially dangerous. Learn more and watch video...
Prepare, prevent and protect your home and community against wildfire
 May is National Wildfire Awareness Month in Placer County. As fire season approaches, safeguard your home and community with these critical steps:
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Burn permits required: All hazard reduction burning now requires a permit. Secure yours now to burn safely and legally. Learn more...
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Wildfire preparedness drill: CAL FIRE Nevada Yuba Placer Unit hosted its annual Type I fire crew certification exercises last week. The exercises are important for certification and to test the organization and fortitude of fire crews by putting them through physical fitness tests, line construction, fire shelter drills and general readiness exercises. Watch video....
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Low-cost Chipper Program: Clear hazardous vegetation! Request affordable chipping services today. Request Services...
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Know your zone: View your property's Fire Hazard Severity Zone to gauge risk and prioritize action. View Zone...
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Stay informed & prepared: Subscribe to the Fire Safe Alliance of Placer County's newsletter-stay connected, stay informed, stay wildfire-ready! Subscribe Now...
Small actions today can lead to a safer tomorrow. Visit our ReadyPlacer website for resources and tools to protect what matters most. Learn more...
Former Rocklin Police captain appointed to Planning Commission
The Placer County Board of Supervisors has appointed Rocklin resident Trent Jewell to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 3.
Jewell served 28 years in law enforcement, including 20 years for the Rocklin Police Department where he retired at the rank of captain in 2023. During his career in the police department he served in a variety of roles as liaison to local governments, Rocklin City Council, and as a public information officer working with media and resident inquiries.
Jewell replaces Anthony DeMattei, who completed a 4-year term on the commission and was elected to the Board of Supervisors in November. Learn more...
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Placer County now offering the Blue Envelope Program
 Placer County is proud to stand with other California communities in offering the Blue Envelope Program. The program is designed to promote inclusivity and serve as an enhanced communication awareness tool between law enforcement and community members diagnosed with a condition or disability such as autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety, or other conditions that might require additional accommodations or awareness during a law enforcement interaction. Learn more and watch video...
Placer County breaks ground on Placer Commerce Center
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Placer County and the Buzz Oates Development Company hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Placer Commerce Center on Tuesday, April 22, celebrating a bright future for business, innovation, and high-wage jobs in west Placer. Learn more... |
Walk of Honor Memorial
 On April 8, 2025, Placer County, in partnership with the Granite Bay Rotary Club, unveiled enhancements to the Walk of Honor Memorial in Granite Bay with a flag-raising ceremony. New, taller flag poles now proudly fly the flags of all U.S. Armed Forces branches and POWs. Watch video....
County is moving forward with 5-year Capital ImprovementPlan
The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently approved the Countywide Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), outlining the funding status of 76 projects slated to be constructed by 2030.
There are 28 projects fully funded and ready to begin construction by the 2025-26 fiscal year, including projects in the Department of Agriculture, Parks and Natural Resources, Facilities Management, Department of Public Works and Information Technology. Learn more...
The plan can be viewed in full, including project-by project analysis and funding sources, by clicking here
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60 temporary parking spaces added in Loomis
 Equipment rolled in, and construction began on a temporary overflow parking lot at 3800 Taylor Road (former WW Moulding location) in Loomis on April 14. Through community collaboration the Town of Loomis will save nearly $65,000 on project costs. “The community, especially our businesses, asked for parking relief and together with volunteers, we are able to make that happen,” said Mayor David Ring. "Our area is so fortunate to have amazing people with the expertise and willingness to contribute their equipment and time for this project.” The temporary overflow parking lot should provide about 60 spaces.
Back (left to right) Keith Byers (of LIG rentals), KD Molnar, Tibi Molnar (Summit Solutions), Town Engineer Richard Ly-Lee, Loomis Planning Commissioner Peggy Lee, and Loomis Planning Commissioner Tim Onderko. Front (left to right) Al Frangione, Councilmember Dan Cartwright, Councilmember Amanda Cortez, Councilmember Jan Clark-Crets, Loomis Town Clerk Carol Parker, Placer County District 3 Aide Katie Kenoyer, and Russ Kelley.
Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair
 In partnership with the local Campaign for Community Wellness, Placer County will host the second Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 15, in Roseville. The event reinforces the county's commitment to raising awareness, breaking down stigma and promoting access to mental health resources. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
For those experiencing a mental health crisis, Placer County encourages residents to call the 24-hour crisis line at 916-787-8860 or 1-888-886-5401 for immediate assistance. Crisis resources offered by Placer County include:
- The Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center, a voluntary urgent care for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
- The Mobile Crisis team, a 24/7 service that meets people in crisis where they are – whether in a park, at a school, in a shelter, at home, in a parking lot, or beyond.
Following the May 15 event, the county will continue to promote these and other resources throughout May. Learn more...
Free Newcastle event!
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