April 2026
Greetings,
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC to participate in the 54th Annual Sacramento Metro Chamber’s Cap-to-Cap advocacy event. I participated on the Wildfire and Forest Health team as well as the Placer County specific advocacy team. As a member of the Wildfire and Forest Health team, I had to opportunity to meet with Representative Young Kim’s office, as well as our current Congressman, Kevin Kiley. I also attended meetings with majority and minority staff members from the House Committee on Natural Resources – Subcommittee on Federal Lands; the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources – Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests & Mining; as well as Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works – Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife & Water Management. Placer County specific advocacy meetings included appointments with Congressman Ami Bera, Congressman Kevin Kiley, Congressman Mike Thompson and US Senator Adam Schiff. We advocated for funding for transportation and infrastructure projects, as well as funding for some law enforcement priorities such as the forensic science/crime lab that is in the design phase.
I would be remiss if I did not thank the Placer County Air Pollution Control District as they sponsored my attendance for the trip. We had some great meetings, and I am hopeful that we will be successful in attaining funding.
As always, I encourage you to contact my office with any questions or concerns you may have. You may do so by calling 530-889-4081 or via email at crivera@placer.ca.gov.
Anthony DeMattei
Placer County Supervisor, District 3
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Events, News and Resources
1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ Placer County celebrated its 175th birthday Saturday, April 25, with walking tours of Old Town Auburn and docent-led tours of the Placer County Museum inside the Historic Auburn Courthouse. CEO message + learn more
🏛️ Placer’s County Executive Officer Daniel Chatigny toured the courthouse earlier this month to learn more about the iconic building’s history. Follow along in the first edition of his new video series, The County Line. Watch video
✨ History buffs can learn more about Placer County by visiting our engage Placer site to view a timeline of historic milestones over the past 175 years. Learn more
🥇 We have a variety of anniversary events planned this year, so make sure to check out our webpage for scheduled activities. Last weekend, we were the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Placer County Track and Field Championships in Lincoln. The event featured athletes from high schools throughout the county, as well as a relay highlighting law enforcement and firefighters from throughout Placer. Watch video + view photos
Our Regional Forest Health Division is taking a major step forward in sharing the work happening across our forests and watersheds. This week, we launched our new “Healthy Forests, Resilient Communities” interactive story map experience.
The story map provides an inside look at our mission, partnerships, priority project areas, and the science and innovation driving forest health work in the region. Through photos, videos, and interactive maps, you can explore the challenges facing our forests — and the solutions underway to protect communities, watersheds and natural resources. View story map
This launch comes alongside two major updates this week highlighting our progress:
Regional Forest Health Annual Report: Placer County’s Regional Forest Health program reports significant progress in reducing wildfire risk and expanding forest resilience efforts across the region. Read more
French Meadows Restoration: The county recently awarded $1.3 million in contracts to accelerate ecological restoration work in the French Meadows area. Read more
We’re also piloting a new Digital Marketplace designed to strengthen connections between landowners and the forestry workforce. Two new tools are now available:
Forest Industry Directory – A map-based directory where forestry and fuels reduction professionals can list more than 180 products, services and equipment offerings, helping landowners and practitioners quickly find qualified providers working locally. Learn more
Working Forest Planner – An interactive planning tool that guides private landowners through assessing their property, exploring forest management options and connecting with registered professional foresters. Learn more
Together, these efforts are helping scale the partnerships, workforce capacity and on-the-groundwork needed to build healthier forests and more resilient communities across Placer County.
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The 2026 Big Day of Giving is coming up—a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support the causes that make our region stronger. Early giving begins April 23, with the main event on May 7. This annual day of generosity highlights the power of collective giving and the positive impact even small contributions can have across Placer County. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or help spread the word, your involvement helps uplift the local programs and initiatives that make our community thrive.
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The June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election is just a month away – are you ready to vote, Placer?
You may have already received your state and county voter information guides in the mail – review them closely to see offices and measures on the ballot, your voting options and important deadlines. Voting materials for all eligible voters will be in the mail no later than May 4 – if you haven’t received your guides and/or ballot by May 14, we highly recommended you contact the Elections Office.
Placer County will operate 29 official ballot drop boxes and 30 regional vote centers during the June primary – make a plan to vote early and avoid the lines! Drop boxes will open May 2 and vote centers will begin to open May 23. Find lists of locations and their days and hours of operation in the Placer County Voter Information Guide or by visiting www.placercountyelections.gov.
Want to watch your ballot being counted? Use “Sign, Scan & Go!” at the Elections Office as early as May 4 or at any open vote center during the in-person voting period, May 23 – June 2.
If you have questions about the upcoming election, registering to vote or casting a ballot in Placer County, visit our website at www.placercountyelections.gov, email election@placer.ca.gov, call 1-800-824-8683 (VOTE) or visit us in person at the Elections Office at 3715 Atherton Road in Rocklin.
Placer County Code Enforcement Services is reminding rural property owners and event hosts to review permitting requirements ahead of the upcoming events season. Report suspected unpermitted events to our hotline. Read more
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