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 of the year. They and their families made huge sacrifices to protect and defend our nation.
Our first responders in fire and law enforcement – keeping us safe throughout the year but especially this summer with fires all around us. It was due to their heroic efforts that we in the Tahoe Truckee region escaped without a major incident. These dedicated public servants protect us round-the-clock throughout the year.
Our health care professionals, hospitals, clinics, and health department – who continued their incredible efforts in providing our health care and ensuring that we could be vaccinated as we climbed our way back from the worst of this pandemic.
Our other public servants – who despite a pandemic, continued to serve us in other essential ways including: educating our youth; maintaining our parks; taking care of our trash and sewage; making sure our buildings and roads are safe; driving our buses; ensuring that our less fortunate can receive services; extending technology for access to school, work and public meetings; operating our libraries; and, so many other services that are essential to our way of life.
Our many incredible non-profits – who support our community with programs and services to protect and serve our seniors, our animals, our environment, those physically challenged, our arts, our families, our youth, and our health and well-being.
Communities truly are the people – and most especially those who provide their time and resources to give to others and to serve others. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, please be thankful for all those individuals and groups who make up our phenomenal communities.
In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor
30 YEARS OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS – TRUCKEE NORTH TAHOE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Last Thursday evening the TNT/TMA celebrated its 30th anniversary as an organization. Since its inception the TNT/TMA has been bringing together government, business, and volunteers to help coordinate and solve our transportation problems. Speakers reviewed the history, accomplishments, and individuals who have played a role in moving transportation initiatives forward. I was honored to accept one of the awards for Placer County’s role in innovative funding that is ensuring continuation of micro-mass transit, free fares and so much more. READ MORE
Important Upcoming Community Meetings & Events
JOINT NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SQUAW VALLEY MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 6PM
Location: Tahoe City Public Utility District
Please note, this meeting will be in-person only.
Agenda Items include:
- Dollar Creek Crossing Housing Project Update
- Transportation Fee Program Update
- Road Renaming Process in Squaw Valley
- SNOW Sports Museum Update
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 9AM
Location: Auburn + Virtual
Agenda items include the Board of Supervisors Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Workshop.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 | 9AM
Location: Auburn + Virtual
Agenda items include the first presentation to the Board on Redistricting options.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 9AM
Location: Auburn + Virtual
Agenda items include an update on changes to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
PLACER’S DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE WEBINARS
Placer County will host six down payment assistance informational webinars this fall as part of its efforts to support housing affordability. The webinars offer an opportunity for community members to learn more about opportunities for homeownership in Placer County, the down payment assistance programs the county offers, such as the Workforce Preservation Housing Program, and general information about the home buying process. LEARN MORE
Eastern Placer meeting dates:
• December 2 from 7-8pm | Register
• December 4 from 10-11am | Register
• December 12 from 10-11am | Register
CHILDREN’S VACCINE AVAILABILITY
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children ages 5-11 following approval by state and federal regulatory agencies. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check with their healthcare providers and pharmacies or Myturn.ca.gov for availability. LEARN MORE
PLACER COUNTY LAUNCHES INTERNET SERVICE SURVEY
Placer County has launched its 2021 Internet Service Survey to help identify communities where broadband internet infrastructure improvements need to be made. LEARN MORE + TAKE SURVEY
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Looking to make a difference and give back to the community? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program is currently seeking volunteers for the 2022 tax season. LEARN MORE
Contact information:
175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603
Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@
District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov
Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov
