District 4 Residents & Friends!

As we move into August, I want to share a few updates focused on public safety, infrastructure, and the daily quality of life we all value in District 4.

In July, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office opened its new Sheriff Training Academy in North Auburn. This is an important investment in public safety for our entire region. The academy will help train the next generation of law enforcement professionals through classroom instruction, physical training, decision-making exercises, and realistic scenario-based training.

This matters to all of District 4, including Granite Bay, Loomis, Penryn, Newcastle, and Roseville. Public safety begins long before a deputy responds to a call. It begins with training, preparation, judgment, and a clear understanding of the communities being served. I am proud to support investments that strengthen professionalism, accountability, and readiness in law enforcement.

I also want to thank our residents for helping make this Fourth of July safer. Our fire partners shared their appreciation for the reduced number of calls related to illegal fireworks this year. All fireworks are prohibited in unincorporated Placer County, and your cooperation makes a real difference. During a dry summer season, every responsible choice helps protect homes, open space, animals, neighborhoods, and first responders.

Our fire departments are grateful to serve a community that understands fire safety is a shared responsibility. Thank you for helping us protect the place we all call home.

Another major milestone this summer was the groundbreaking for Placer Parkway. This long-planned project will improve regional connectivity, reduce congestion, and support the continued growth of South Placer. As our county grows, transportation planning must keep pace. Projects like Placer Parkway are about more than moving cars. They support jobs, emergency response, commerce, and a stronger regional transportation network.

I believe responsible growth requires responsible infrastructure. We must continue planning ahead, using taxpayer dollars wisely, and making sure our roads, public safety systems, and services can support the needs of our residents.

As summer winds down, many families are preparing for the new school year. Please be patient around school zones and mindful of added traffic during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup. We will also see more students walking, riding bikes, and new drivers learning the rules of the road. A few extra minutes of patience can prevent serious accidents.

Whether you are driving through a school zone, sharing the road with a cyclist, or watching for children near crosswalks, please slow down and stay alert. Keeping students safe is something we can all help with.

My office will continue working with county departments, public safety agencies, fire districts, schools, and community partners on the issues that matter most to District 4. These include traffic safety, wildfire preparedness, infrastructure planning, emergency response, E-bike concerns, and responsible land use.

Thank you for staying engaged with me and for continuing to share your questions, concerns, and ideas with my office. Good government depends on communication, accountability, and residents who care enough to participate.

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable August, and I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming National Night Out events and our Supervisor Forum on Thursday the 6th. 

Warm regards,

Suzanne Jones
Placer County Supervisor, District 4

District 4 residents are invited to join Supervisor Suzanne Jones for a Community Safety Conversation on Thursday, August 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Granite Bay Library.

This forum will provide an opportunity to hear directly from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office about organized crime and theft affecting our area, along with practical steps residents can take to help protect their families, homes, and property.

South Placer Fire District will also share an update on recent activity and answer questions about Measure B, which residents will see on the November ballot.

Supervisor Jones will provide a District 4 update and welcome questions from attendees. This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with local public safety leaders, learn more about issues affecting our community, and share your questions and concerns with Supervisor Jones.

While this meeting will not be available online, residents are welcome to submit questions in advance regarding these topics by simply replying to this newsletter. Our office will do its best to raise those questions during the discussion and share relevant information afterward with those who are unable to attend.

The future of transportation in western Placer County took a major step forward today as county leaders and regional partners broke ground on Placer Parkway, launching construction on a long-awaited expressway that will reshape travel across the region.

The first phase of the project will create a critical new east-west connection, easing congestion while laying the foundation for future homes, jobs and economic opportunity. Read More 

July 8, 2026 / 10:53 PM PDT / CBS Sacramento

What was once an elementary school in Auburn is getting a second life.

The former Rock Creek Elementary School campus is being transformed into the temporary home of the Placer County Sheriff's Office's new Regional Training Academy, where dozens of future law enforcement officers will soon begin their careers.

The academy comes as demand for law enforcement training has grown significantly across Northern California over the last five years, creating a need for additional Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy space.

On July 8, Supervisor Suzanne Jones was honored to attend the seating of the 2026–2027 Placer County Grand Jury and recognize the residents stepping forward to serve our community.

The Placer County Grand Jury is made up of 19 local citizens who volunteer their time to review the operations of county government, cities, special districts, public facilities, and other local agencies. Through their independent work, jurors help promote transparency, accountability, and thoughtful improvements in the delivery of public services.

Serving on the Grand Jury requires a significant commitment of time, careful research, sound judgment, and a willingness to ask important questions on behalf of fellow residents. Their service is an important example of civic engagement and demonstrates the meaningful role citizens play in strengthening local government.

Supervisor Jones extends her gratitude to this year’s jurors for accepting this responsibility and wishes them well as they begin their year of service to Placer County.

To learn more about the Grand Jury’s responsibilities, view its reports, or find information about applying for future service, visit the Placer County Superior Court Grand Jury website.

In the upper elevations, the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe) launched the Sierra Nevada into international prominence. Tourism expanded quickly, with Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas drawing visitors for their recreation, scenery and historic charm.

Today, Placer County’s past lives on through preserved Gold Rush architecture, historic rail lines and museums that honor the people and industries that built the region. Tourism continues to support local businesses while helping keep the county’s heritage vibrant and accessible.

To explore more of Placer County’s history, visit local museums, historic districts or browse the Placer County Historical Society’s feature articles.

With over 150 local seats up for election during the November general, the Placer County Elections Office is already preparing for another busy election season. For those considering candidacy, candidate filing opens at 8 a.m. on July 13 and closes promptly at 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. Filing services will be available at the Elections Office in Rocklin as well as in Auburn and Tahoe City.

Prospective candidates can find important information about running for office or make an appointment to file their candidacy paperwork by

calling 1-800-824-8683, emailing candidates@placer.ca.gov, or visiting the Placer County Elections website at placercountyelections.gov/candidate-filing.

As a NACo member, I attended the Board of Directors meeting, Annual Business Meeting, and the California and Western regional caucuses to learn more about the association’s policy priorities and the issues affecting counties nationwide. These conversations help Placer County stay informed, build relationships with county leaders, and ensure the needs of California communities are considered as federal policies and programs are developed.

Supporting veterans and military families remains especially important to me. During the Veterans and Military Services Advisory Council, county leaders shared successful approaches to veteran outreach, recognition, professional development, and service delivery. I also attended a session examining how governmental veterans service officers help connect veterans with benefits they have earned while bringing federal resources back into their local communities. I returned with new ideas for strengthening awareness, engagement, and support for veterans here in Placer County.

The conference also offered the opportunity to learn from innovative county programs receiving national recognition and to hear leadership lessons from astronaut and former International Space Station commander Col. Chris Hadfield. His perspective on preparation, teamwork, adaptability, and decision-making reinforced the importance of staying focused on the mission while being ready to respond when circumstances change.

Between the educational sessions and a little New Orleans flair, the conference was a valuable opportunity to build relationships with leaders from across the country and learn from counties addressing many of the same challenges we face. I look forward to bringing these resources, partnerships, and practical ideas home as we continue working to strengthen services, pursue funding opportunities, support our veterans, and plan responsibly for Placer County’s future.

It was a pleasure to celebrate the inaugural Shine With Purpose Placer County Nonprofit Luncheon

and the many organizations working every day to make our community stronger.

Placer County is fortunate to be home to so many nonprofits serving families, supporting neighbors, and meeting needs throughout our region. The luncheon created an important opportunity for these organizations to connect, share resources, learn from one another, and explore new ways to work together.

The event was the realization of a vision that founder Mindy Mohlenbrok had carried for more than three years. Mindy shared her belief that collaboration, relationship-building, and learning from one another are key to creating a stronger community. She also reminded attendees that resources can only make a difference when people know they exist and that, by sharing ideas and supporting one another, nonprofits can expand their collective impact.

A special thank-you goes to Mindy for being the catalyst behind this gathering and for creating a space where relationships could grow and new partnerships could begin. Her message that everyone has something valuable to offer was an inspiring reminder of the power of service and purpose.

As Mindy so beautifully stated, “Together, we shine. Together, we serve. Together, we make a difference.”

We look forward to seeing how this community of nonprofits continues to grow, collaborate, and strengthen Placer County.

Our Placer 2050 General Plan update planners will be presenting at a municipal advisory council near you in the coming months. Each presentation will be tailored to provide information on community plans in each MAC area. See Schedule

The Granite Bay Rotary Club has created a lasting place for our community to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, and Gold Star Families at the Walk of Honor in Granite Bay Community Park.

Through years of dedication, the Rotary Club has added the American flag, military service flags, a POW/MIA flag, memorial benches, and display walls where engraved bricks recognize individual service members. This meaningful space gives residents a place to walk, sit, reflect, and remember those who have protected our country and our freedoms.

We are grateful to the Granite Bay Rotary Club for providing our community with such a thoughtful and permanent tribute. Spaces remain available for engraved memorial bricks and benches, offering families and friends a special opportunity to honor the veteran or service member in their lives and preserve their story for generations to come.

Residents and business owners can now download the county’s Fire Risk Reduction Community certificate from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection - the document insurance companies need to offer lower rates.

Additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Placer County. Roseville residents west of Interstate 80 should expect increased mosquito-control treatments in the coming weeks as crews work to reduce risk. Read More

"The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!"

The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County and certain special districts. The Board enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts the annual budget, approves contracts, appropriates funds, determines land use zoning for the unincorporated area, and appoints certain County officers, including the CEO and members of various boards and commissions.

Regular Meetings

The Board of Supervisors generally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Placer County Administrative Center located at 175 Fulweiler Avenue in Auburn, CA.

Please view the meeting calendar to verify meeting dates.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Strategic Plan

Placer County has identified eight Critical Success Factors to help set the county’s priorities. Part of that effort includes an annual work plan that acts as a roadmap toward achieving our goals and is closely monitored by the board. In an effort to provide total transparency, the Placer County Strategic Work Plan is now available for public review, and we encourage residents to follow our progress through quarterly updates.

Learn more about the critical success factors.

What Questions, Comments, Suggestions do you have...

Supervisor Suzanne Jones - SupervisorJones@Placer.ca.gov

Chief of Staff - Frank Udvarhely FUdvarhely@Placer.ca.gov

District Representative - Renee Perez RPerez@Placer.ca.gov

District Intern - Ashley Kim AKim@Placer.ca.gov

Phone: (530) 889-4010 - Option 4

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