A Night of Discovery

One of our big events, Discover and Discuss, is coming up Nov. 5 and I wanted to officially invite you, your friends, family and neighbors to attend.

First, the details.

Discover and Discuss is an open-house style community event where we have a variety of stations for you to visit and chat with county staff and partners about projects and programs in North Lake Tahoe. Even if you consider yourself an informed community member, we hear feedback from many participants that they learned something new at these events. 

Discover and Discuss is set up to encourage two-way dialogue:

• It's relaxed and interactive – our project managers will listen to your valuable input, discuss feedback and dive into potential solutions
• It's the perfect opportunity to ask questions – go beyond surface-level information and learn more about the region's projects and programs
• You can also get involved – discover how you can help out or impact a project or program

The next edition is coming up Nov. 5 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. There will be FREE dinner for all attendees plus kids activities and Spanish interpretation provided by Sierra Community House.

This will be the fourth Discover and Discuss event we’ve held and we’re excited to welcome you back for another great evening of conversations and connections.

A Refreshed Opportunity 

If you’ve joined us before, you might be wondering, should I go again? The answer is YES!

This fall’s Discover and Discuss features new ways to share your thoughts, including a “Mapping What Matters” activity where you can highlight opportunities in your community.

You’ll also find a station to share feedback on a potential ordinance around single-use plastic water bottles and Styrofoam, plus offer your ideas for a local bikeshare program.

And of course, we’re bringing back popular favorites: learn about infrastructure projects, the Short-Term Rental Advisory Group and more community updates you won’t want to miss.

As I mentioned, this event is open-house style, so come at any point between 5-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. If you have questions about this event, email me: lromack@placer.ca.gov.

Watch this video to learn more. Hope to see you there! 

— Lindsay Romack

Buying a home in North Lake Tahoe can be a challenge, but the Workforce Housing Preservation Program (WHPP) is here to help. Through WHPP, local workers can receive up to $150,000 toward buying a home in eastern Placer County — and this isn’t a loan, so there’s nothing to pay back.

With interest rates declining, and program funding available for numerous households, now is the ideal time to submit an application. 

To apply or learn more, visit placer.ca.gov/whpp or email housing@placer.ca.gov.

Placer County is seeking community feedback on a potential Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy countywide.

We hosted a pair of meetings in North Lake Tahoe and in Auburn to discuss the potential policy and answer questions from participants. If you didn't make those, there's still time to share your input.

Log on to Engage Placer and provide feedback on this potential policy or ask county us questions. LEARN MORE