Wayne for Supervisor 2024
P.O. Box 4603
Auburn, CA 95604
I am grateful to have been born and raised in Placer County. I grew up on a cattle ranch in Lincoln, Placer County, where I learned the value of hard work from an early age. I earned a business degree from Sierra College and Chico State University while working part-time at Bank of America, ultimately rising to become a Regional Manager during my 33-year banking career. I’ve served on numerous local boards, bringing my expertise in development, transportation, and finance to improve community life. Passionate about the future of our county, I am running for Supervisor of the 5th District, committed to fostering unity and excellence in Placer County.
Thoughtful and comprehensive land use planning is fundamental to the well-being of Placer County residents. This involves asking hard questions about proposed projects, ensuring they fit within communities and adequately address all impacts with fiscal acumen.
Tackle traffic congestion on key highways like 49, 89, 267, and 28 with smart, long-term solutions.
Work collaboratively with developers and builders to find innovative and resourceful solutions to provide Placer resident with a mix of housing including affordable options for our workforce. Develop long term plans to provide wrap around services for the disadvantaged homeless population.
Secure additional funding for fire protection and implement strategic measures to safeguard our communities. Fully funded and adequate first responders are a top priority for public safety. Incentives also need to be created for homeowners to reduce fuel loads around their properties.
Protect and promote our vital agricultural resources, ensuring they continue to thrive for generations to come. Rural assets such as scenic vistas and Lake Tahoe must be protected from over development. Short term rental policies also need to be corrected in order to preserve our community’s integrity.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. The county must work diligently and cooperatively with the business community to maintain reasonable fees and support policies allowing them to thrive.
I believe it is critical to recognize the very diverse community needs and focuses of District 5. To remain current, I intend to be very available and responsive to the constituents in Tahoe and the foothill regions in gathering their input on critical issues. Recognizing and addressing common problems such as traffic congestion and fire risks that many take different solutions. As Supervisor I would commit to being in Tahoe a minimum of one day a week to engage with the community and encourage and enable residents to be in direct contact with me wherever necessary.
Since Redevelopment Agencies were eliminated by the State, it has made efforts to rehabilitate the core areas of our communities much more difficult. I believe that Placer County has not handled the new approach to redevelopment well. They have been more receptive to larger, more challenging projects, rather than smaller more economically viable proposals. Those larger projects have historically failed to happen. Valuable time has been lost and significant taxpayer funds have been squandered. I would promote seeking out smaller infill developments that are a better fit for the Tahoe communities and also have a greater likelihood of success.
What I hear from Tahoe residents is that the area has become less livable. Just doing basic daily activities is challenging due to the frequent traffic congestion throughout the area. They also often mention that Placer County is working as a counterforce against the desire to maintain and enhance the unique Tahoe character; as evidenced by the proposed Tahoe Basin Area Plan amendments. Residents are reluctantly listened to, but not heard. As a result, the community’s trust with the officials of the county is broken. A commitment to value and regard the community’s concerns must be a top priority.
These are both top issues throughout District 5. Federal and State forest lands have for many decades been neglected and as a result the fuel loads have increased substantially. The State’s Insurance Commissioner and the legislature’s inactions have only compounded the insurance crisis. I would be a constant and loud voice to the leadership of these agencies and governing bodies demanding creditable action on these urgent issues.
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P.O. Box 4603
Auburn, CA 95604
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