County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors Supervisor Sue Novasel

A fourth-generation Californian, Sue Novasel was born and raised in Salinas. Living in the area for more than 40 years, she has served on many Lake Tahoe boards and commissions. These include the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, and Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe. She earned her associate’s degree from Lake Tahoe Community College and a bachelor’s in business with an emphasis on marketing and finance from the University of Nevada Reno.

First elected: November 2014

Notable quote: “I understand why people don’t like change. But I like being a change agent. You either modify, or you become extinct.” (Source: Mountain Democrat)

Committee, board and commission assignments: California State Association of Counties, El Dorado County Commission for Youth and Families, First 5 El Dorado Children and Families Commission, Human Rights Commission, South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority, South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority, South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, Tahoe Conservancy, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Transportation District

South Lake Tahoe Office
924 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone:  (530) 573-7918