District 4 Residents & Friends,
Warm weather is here, and so is our renewed focus on transparent leadership, safety, and community-driven planning. From refining MAC meetings to preparing for fire season and protecting our water resources, I’m committed to keeping you informed and inspired to participate in shaping the future of our community.
💬 How MACs Are Evolving in 2025
Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs) were created by Placer County to ensure residents in unincorporated areas like Granite Bay, Dry Creek, and beyond have a meaningful voice in land use and public safety matters.
While MACs don’t make final decisions, their advisory role is essential. By reviewing project proposals early before they go to the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. MACs ensure that community input is part of the public record and decision-making process. Your voice is heard, and it matters.
We’ve made a few important updates this year:
✅ Tighter Agendas: MACs will now focus on actionable land-use items like rezoning or conditional use permits.
✅ District 4 Town Halls: Broader updates such as traffic studies, public safety reports, and park planning will now be presented at Town Hall meetings. These open-house–style events allow you to meet staff, ask questions, and have candid conversations.
✅ Reappointed & Trained Members: All MAC members have now completed Brown Act training and are equipped to serve with transparency and accountability.
✅ Modern Outreach: Agendas and notices are shared via email, this newsletter, and on my social media pages, so more of you can stay informed from wherever you are.
If you noticed a few canceled meetings earlier this year, they were simply paused to allow time for reappointments, bylaw updates, and training. We’re back stronger and more focused than ever.
🌊 Boating & Water Safety at Folsom Lake
I also want to take a moment to thank our boating community for your understanding and cooperation during the 30-day launch ban earlier this spring at Folsom Lake.
Your patience helped prevent the spread of golden mussels, an invasive species that posed a serious threat to our regional water infrastructure. Had they taken hold, they could have clogged the turbines at Folsom Dam, disrupted our drinking water supply, and caused lasting environmental harm. Thanks to your compliance, we successfully kept the mussels out of the lake and protected both our ecosystem and infrastructure. Thank you.
As summer heats up and more families enjoy time on the water, I encourage everyone to follow these simple safety tips:
🚤 Always wear a life jacket especially children and weak swimmers
🕶️ Stay hydrated and protect yourself from sun exposure
📵 Avoid alcohol and distractions while operating watercraft
🧯 Check your vessel’s safety gear and emergency equipment before launch
📱 Know the rules and respect other users our lake is shared by all
Let’s keep Folsom Lake a safe, clean, and enjoyable destination for everyone.
🏡 Stay Involved
As always, I encourage you to attend our upcoming MAC meetings and Town Halls. Whether it’s a conversation about burn days in Granite Bay, traffic impacts, or future development, your input helps shape our policies and priorities.
Thank you for staying engaged, caring for your neighbors, and making District 4 a wonderful place to live. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Warmly,
Suzanne Jones
Placer County Supervisor, District 4
📧 SuzanneJones@Placer.ca.gov
📞 (530) 889-4010
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