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 evolution, specific project reviews, challenges, community growth, engagement with project applicants, review of Costco's environmental impact report, traffic impact analysis, and consideration of adverse impacts to local businesses.

The conversation delves into the logistical challenges of managing traffic and road infrastructure. It also addresses public health and air quality concerns, particularly related to asbestos mitigation, blasting, and construction equipment emissions.

Want to get involved with APAC on this and other projects? Go to: http://edhapac.org

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 are crucial for a successful campaign.
• The role of Treasurer Tax Collector requires a focus on safeguarding public funds and managing liquidity.

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 the 21st century.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Campaign Update
• 06:12 Cash Flow Management and Investment Decisions
• 21:56 Modernization Efforts and Online Payment Portal
• 30:07 Campaign Trail and Personal Commitment to the County

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