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Placer County District 5 Newsletter | February 2

WELCOMING FEBRUARY…. District 5 Residents, Businesses, and Organizations: Communities across the state—and country—are grappling with the complex issue of homelessness. While Placer County has the lowest rate of homelessness in Northern California, our Board, staff, and community partners are working diligently to address this issue and support the long-term health and wellbeing of Placer County […]

D5 Newsletter | Mosquito Fire

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted and potentially impacted by the Mosquito Fire. Our incredible Placer County residents and others from around the region are asking how they can help. At this time, our very best suggestion is to donate funds through the Placer Community Foundation. Placer Community Foundation’s Mosquito Fire Relief […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | June 29

CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY! Let’s make this Fourth of July memorable by counting our blessings, truly appreciating our freedom, and celebrating our democracy! On this holiday weekend let’s remember the leadership, courage, and sacrifices that so many made throughout our nation’s history – to first establish and then defend our democracy. The Fourth of […]

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | April 14

UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DECISION ABOUT PLACER BROADBAND FUNDING Hello all,  First, thank you to all of you who responded quickly to our request last week to share your comments with the California Public Utilities Commission about their broadband infrastructure funding allocation for Placer County. The CPUC received nearly 200 comments from Placer […]

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | March 7

HAPPY MARCH! While it wasn’t much, last week’s small storm helps with our significant snowpack deficit. “Miracle March’s” have occurred – let’s hope that we gain some additional relief this month from our historic drought conditions. At this Tuesday’s Board (March 8th) meeting we will be considering setting the new fees for the short-term rental […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | February 4

WELCOMING FEBRUARY… THE BORDER BETWEEN WINTER & SPRING After December’s record-breaking storm, January’s plentiful sunshine has been welcomed and much needed for our region to recover from the damage and disruption. County staff and our partners continue to pursue funding and programs to help us with clean-up in those areas that experienced such tremendous damage. I […]

A Letter Regarding Short-term Rentals in Eastern Placer County | February 1

Last week the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve another step in regulating short-term rentals in Eastern Placer County. While some think it didn’t go far enough, others feel it went too far. What is clear from all the feedback we have received during the seven-month process, this is only one step in further […]

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | January 20

WELCOMING 2022 AND A NEW ROLE The tradition of the Board of Supervisors is to rotate the role of chair, and I am truly honored to take my turn this year. It does come with added responsibilities and time commitments to County-wide duties, but I am certain that with the outstanding dedication of my District Director (Sophie Fox – West Slope) and […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | January 13

WELCOMING 2022 AND A NEW ROLE The tradition of the Board of Supervisors is to rotate the role of chair, and I am truly honored to take my turn this year. It does come with added responsibilities and time commitments to County-wide duties, but I am confident that with the help of my District Director (Sophie Fox – West Slope) and Deputy […]

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | November 12

GIVING THANKS AND MORE! As we head toward the holiday season there is much to report to you, and also so much more to be thankful for in 2021!  Join me in thanking those who have done so much to contribute to our safety and well-being in 2021:  Our veterans and current service members – whom we honored yesterday but should be thanked every day […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | Veterans Day November 11

HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED Please join me in honoring and thanking all the brave women and men that have served our country. They should be thanked every day of the year but tomorrow their service can be recognized at various community events.     Veterans Day Community Events AUBURN VETERANS DAY PARADE, COMMUNITY CEREMONY […]

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | July 1

CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY – STAY SAFE AND GRATEFUL! On this holiday weekend let’s remember the leadership, courage, and sacrifices that so many made throughout our nation’s 245-year history – to first establish and then defend our democracy. The Fourth of July commemorates the birth of the United States of America as an independent […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | July 1

CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY – STAY SAFE AND GRATEFUL! On this holiday weekend let’s remember the leadership, courage, and sacrifices that so many made throughout our nation’s 245-year history – to first establish and then defend our democracy. The Fourth of July commemorates the birth of the United States of America as an independent […]

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | February 17

EASTERN PLACER COUNTY VIRTUAL TOWN HALL TONIGHT- Wednesday, February 17 at 6pm AGENDA The Town Hall will be held virtually and all community members are invited to attend. Topics include: General County Updates from Supervisor Gustafson Updates on Trash Initiatives Updates on Housing- including the Workforce Housing Preservation Program, Hopkins Village, and Meadowview Place To […]

Limited supply of vaccines now available to older adults in Phase 1B | January 14

AUBURN, Calif. — Public and private vaccine administration partners in Placer County are now offering COVID-19 vaccines in extremely limited supply to residents over the age of 65. Vaccine is available in limited quantities through a Public Health clinic in south Placer; large hospital systems including Kaiser and Sutter; and pharmacy partner Safeway, whose locations […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | January 12

Regional Stay At Home Order Lifted Placer County was notified this afternoon by the California Department of Public Health that, based upon the latest projections of ICU bed capacity 4 weeks into the future, the Greater Sacramento region is no longer under State’s regional “stay-at-home” order, effective immediately. “We’re starting to see some stabilization both […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | November 19

As most of you already know, Placer County, along with our surrounding counties and 94% of the State’s population, has been moved back into the most restrictive tier – Purple (“Widespread” risk level) in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and just this afternoon the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a limited […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | November 13

NOVEMBER 10 SPECIAL MEETING UPDATE At a special Board of Supervisors meeting held on November 10 county staff from the CEO’s fiscal team provided an overview of the development of the 2021/2022 Placer County Budget, and staff from the Facilities Management Division provided an overview of several large-scale facilities projects.   Budget Workshop This was the […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | October 30

  Thank you to Placer County firefighters! In a year where California has seen the previous record for the number of acres burned by wildfire double, we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to our firefighters.  These brave individuals work incredibly long hours in dangerous and strenuous conditions, often battling high temperatures and steep […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | October 13

Placer Advances to Orange Tier of Reopening – Stay Cautious Today the State announced that Placer County has moved from the “Substantial” category (Red tier) of its Blueprint for a Safer Economy into the “Moderate” category (Orange tier), indicating a reduction in our COVID-19 cases.  This means increased capacity and flexibility for our businesses, such as restaurants […]

Eastern District 5 Bulletin | October 13

Placer Advances to Orange Tier of Reopening – Stay Cautious Today the State announced that Placer County has moved from the “Substantial” category (Red tier) of its Blueprint for a Safer Economy into the “Moderate” category (Orange tier), indicating a reduction in our COVID-19 cases.  This means increased capacity and flexibility for our businesses, such as […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | September 11

Crisis Versus Emergency – Action to Declare End to Public Health Emergency At our September 8 meeting the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a resolution declaring the current end of Placer County’s local health emergency, and re-stating the ability for the County to quickly declare an emergency if conditions change and “emergency” status […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | September 4

New State COVID Metrics and Reopening Plan On August 28, Governor Newsom released a new plan for reopening.  Based on two key indicators, test positivity and case rate per 100,000, counties are now assessed by color, ranging from the most restrictive purple tier to a less restrictive yellow tier. Placer County’s test positivity rate and […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | August 28

September 1st Board of Supervisors meeting open for in-person public comment For the first time since March the board chambers will be open to in person attendance at the Board of Supervisors September 1st meeting. To remain in compliance with the state’s public health guidance, the county will limit attendance to 25% of the room’s capacity and will require 6 feet of […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | August 14

Board of Supervisors Updates Mercy Housing Groundbreaking On August 12 the Board of Supervisors kicked off construction of Mercy North Auburn with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project is a 79-unit, affordable, multifamily and townhome project located in the Placer County Government Center in North Auburn. The project will be constructed on three acres of land […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | July 31

New and Improved COVID-19 Dashboard I hope you have had a chance to visit the County’s online COVID-19 dashboard, which provides up-to-date information on the virus in Placer County.  The dashboard was originally launched in April and last week Placer County launched an updated version that provides additional information in a format that is easier to read. […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | July 2

Celebrate our Democracy – Dedication to its Principles When our forefathers came together to Declare their Independence – they did so as a united body of 13 colonies.  Despite their differences, they came together to fight a common enemy, and they prevailed.  As we celebrate this weekend, let’s remember that we truly are “Stronger Together”.  […]

COVID-19 Message from Supervisor Gustafson | July 1

PLEASE – SUPPORT EACH OTHER – LET’S STAY OPEN! North Tahoe Business Owners, My office is being inundated with complaints and concerns regarding the apparent lack of local businesses taking the State’s guidance seriously. Complaints range from the number of people not wearing face coverings or adhering to physical distancing guidelines within businesses and allege […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | June 17

REOPENING, PPE, AND FACE MASKS This week marks a new phase in our reopening with additional businesses welcoming customers. I know many people were excited to return to various outdoor recreation businesses, campgrounds, gyms, bars, and wineries- among others. Starting this Friday, June 19, some additional personal care businesses including nail salons, tattoo parlors, massage therapists, and estheticians […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | May 29

Resolution to the Governor On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to request permission from the state to move into Stage 3 of reopening. We took this step due to Placer County’s success at flattening the COVID-19 curve, the protocols we have in place, and the proactive efforts of the local business community to prepare […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | May 22

Emergency Board Meeting Update, Responsible Recreation, and Prepping for Reopening I wanted to start out this week explaining the last minute cancellation of Wednesday’s special Board of Supervisors meeting and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. In the hours before the meeting, we learned of legal and financial implications that needed further investigation. We […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | May 1

Statewide Stay At Home Order and Phased Reopening- Take Care of Yourself and Others. As of tomorrow, May 2, Placer County’s local health order will expire and residents will be guided by the governor’s Executive Order to stay at home. This transition will allow us to focus on planning for a phased reopening in partnership with local governments, […]

A Special Covid-19 Message from Supervisor Gustafson and the Board of Supervisors | April 23

Dear Friends and Neighbors – We know how difficult the COVID 19 pandemic has been to cope with. It has turned all of our worlds upside down. Your commitment to close business, work from home and stop gathering in groups has made a huge difference in the course of this virus. We want to assure […]

COVID-19 Message from Supervisor Gustafson | April 10

Dear Beloved North Tahoe Community:  KEEP IT UP!  We are doing a great job staying home and socially distancing.  The curve is flattening, non- essential trips in our County are down over 70%, according to the Unacast Social Distancing Scorecard as of today.  Facing this pandemic is very hard. It has changed everything about our […]

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | March 25

Dear Friends and Neighbors- These are harrowing times and Placer County is taking many steps to serve you through this crisis.  I urge you to stay in touch through our special COVID-19 webpage.   Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors received a report from Dr. Aimee Sisson further strengthening her plea for us all to shelter in place and restrict all […]

ADDRESSING ISSUES

Protecting the 5th District takes many forms. Since taking office, it has included ensuring residents are informed and part of the decision-making affecting their lives and homes, championing efforts to address forest health; pushing State officials to find solutions to the insurance crisis; and advocating with PG&E and the state to invest in our electrical […]

ABOUT CINDY

Public service is my passion. I enjoy the ability to solve problems, create solutions and work collaboratively with businesses and residents of District 5. I look forward to continuing to serve as Placer County Supervisor. Learn more about my experience and background here.

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Sip with Cindy | October 15

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson will bring you up to date on everything taking place in Placer County’s District 5! WHERE | Overlooking the American River Canyon 262 Aeolia Drive, Auburn, CA 95603 WHEN | Tuesday, October 15 TIME | 5-7pm RSVP | info@cindygustafson.com An Informal Gathering of Terrific People Sip Wine and Eat Nourishing Tidbits Prepared by […]