The El Dorado Hills Insider

The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding the Serrano Village M5 subdivision, highlighting the outdated specific plan and the impact of density changes on the community. The discussion also covers traffic impact, historical analysis, and the shortcomings in park impact mitigation. The broken planning process and the controversy surrounding park impact fees are also explored. It also...

The conversation with Rafael Martinez, El Dorado County Director of Transportation, covers the county's road priorities, the capital improvement program, project approval process, and the role of the El Dorado County Transportation Commission. Rafael also discusses the challenges of infrastructure development and the impact of growth on transportation planning. The conversation covers the planning...

The podcast episode features an interview with Bill Blaylock, a Vietnam War veteran, as part of the 'Voices of Our Veterans' series. The conversation covers Bill's childhood, military service, experiences in Vietnam, and his reintegration into civilian life. It provides valuable insights into the Vietnam War and its impact on veterans. The conversation covers William Blaylock's realizing his PTSD...

Gina Posey, a candidate for the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors from District IV, discusses her campaign motivation, the role of LAFCO and special districts, candidate participation in debates, the building and planning department, civil grand jury experience, fire safety and homeowners insurance, Firewise communities and wildfire risk, and county finances and budgeting. Key takeaways includ...

The conversation provides an in-depth look at the El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury, covering its purpose, impact, application process, investigations, confidentiality, and support. It emphasizes the importance of the grand jury in providing oversight to county government operations and the significance of citizen involvement. Takeaways The El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury plays a crucial role in...

Greg Clark discusses his campaign for supervisor in El Dorado County District IV, addressing topics such as public safety, land use, budget shortfall, and transparency. He emphasizes his commitment to community and his approach to governance. Takeaways Community-focused governance Balancing growth and rural preservation Chapters 00:00 Campaign Journey and Motivation 05:16 Wildfire Preparedness and...

I met with John Davey to discuss all things Costco and how it will affect the community. The conversation delves into the proposed Costco development at Silva Valley Parkway and Highway 50, exploring the community impact, environmental concerns, and the role of the El Dorado Hills Area Planning Advisory Committee (APAC) in the approval process. We cover the formation and purpose of APAC, its evolu...

Corey Leikauf is a candidate for El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector in the June election, currently working in the office of the Auditor/Controller. Corey discusses his background, experience, and priorities as a candidate for the Treasurer Tax Collector office. He emphasizes the importance of trust, fiscal conservatism, and safeguarding public funds. Takeaways Community support and trust ar...

Sean Coppola is the Treasurer-Tax Collector for El Dorado County and running for that office in the June election. The conversation covers Sean's career journey, transition to the county role, day-to-day Treasury operations, investment strategy, modernization efforts, and personal commitment to the county. Sean also shares insights into his campaign and the importance of bringing the county into t...

Get to know Robert Deitz, a candidate for the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors from District IV. Robert is a long-time county resident and business owner from Shingle Springs. We talk about the need to encourage businesses, and how to balance growth with maintaining the rural nature of the county.

Roland Gall shares his vision for a nature center at Bass Lake, emphasizing community engagement and educational activities. The conversation explores the history of the park, the concept of a nature center, and the potential impact on the community. Takeaways Nature Center Vision Community Engagement Chapters 00:00 Community Engagement and Activities at the Park