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El Dorado Hills Community Services District Government News Digest

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El Dorado Hills Community Services District Director Recall Effort Initiated

04/16/2025

The process hold a voter recall election of three members of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors was initiated at their April 10 meeting.

El Dorado County Supervisors Decline to Appoint Director

03/28/2025

Despite the continuing turmoil caused by the open seat on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District board, El Dorado County Supervisors have declined to appoint a replacement, so it will be going to a special election.

El Dorado Hills Moving to Become a City

03/20/2025

Read on for more information about steps being taken by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District to begin the process of becoming a city.

El Dorado County Supervisors to Fill Empty Seat

03/16/2025

The El Dorado Hills Community Service District Board of Directors is unable to determine how to fill the empty (or not) seat formerly (or not) held by Chuck King, so the decision will be punted to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. Read on to learn more.

El Dorado Hills Community Services District to Hold Special Election

03/03/2025

In their February 27 meeting, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors voted to hold a special election to fill the seat vacated ... or not ... by Director Chuck King. Read on for the messy details.

Drama at El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors Meeting

02/14/2025

In their February 13 meeting, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors were engulfed by drama when the status of Director Chuck King was questioned by Board President Stephen Ferry who then shut down the meeting. Whew. Read on for more information.

El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Mark Hornstra Resigns

02/13/2025

El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Mark Hornstra tendered his resign ation, effective February 13. Read on for more information.

El Dorado Hills Community Services District Director Resigns. Or not...

02/10/2025

Read on to learn more about the resignation, swiftly retracted, by El Dorado Hills Community Services District Director Chuck King, which is leaving the district wondering about the status of his seat on the board.

El Dorado Hills Community Services District Settles Suit

01/22/2025

Following nine years of litigation, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District has settled a lawsuit over fees applied to building permits issued between 2013 and 2016. Read on to learn more.

Candidate Profile: Steve Gutierrez

09/17/2024

An introduction to Steve Gutierrez, running for a seat on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Chuck King

09/17/2024

A introduction to Check King, running for a seat on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Noelle Mattock

09/17/2024

Currently serving on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors, Noelle Mattock is seeking another four-year term in the November election.

El Dorado Hills Community Service District Investigation Initiated

08/21/2024

Following a conflict of interest complaint, directors voted to begin a formal investigation.

New El Dorado Hills Trail Open to Public

08/07/2024

The new Central Mile Loop Trail is completed and open to public use, as discussions continue around other amenities to be build on the former Executive Golf Course site.

EDHCSD Report Released

07/09/2024

The report from the independent investigation of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District cites a conflict of interest, other issues.

Bike Projects Advance

04/30/2024

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors is moving forward with the design and permits for the Powerline Park Bike Trails and Silver Dove Bike Park.

EDHCSD Commissioners Subject of Complaints, Public Record Requests

03/01/2024

At a recent board meeting, Directors Ferry and Hannaman reported they were the subjects of several anonymous complaints and two public records requests. Director Hannaman also claimed a lack of support from the District legal counsel.

EDHCSD Hires New Legal Council

03/01/2024

The El Dorado Hills Community Service District has replaced its general counsel following criticism by two commissioners and members of the public.

Bass Lake Park Plans Up for Public Review

01/29/2024

El Dorado Hills residents shared opinions about safety and amenities at Bass Lake Park during the Jan. 23 draft environmental impact report scoping meeting.

EDHCSD Selects Interim GM

01/17/2024

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors unanimously selected Mark Hornstra as the district’s interim general manager.

Supreme Court Considers EDC Fee Challenge

01/12/2024

U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared to be divided after hearing arguments Jan. 9 from legal counsel representing Placerville resident George Sheetz and El Dorado County regarding Sheetz' permitting fees challenge.

EDHCSD Board Decides to Pay Cash for Golf Course

12/19/2023

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has opted to use cash funds to purchase 55 acres of the old Executive Golf Course from Serrano Associates.

GM Kevin Loewen Leaves EDHCSD

12/14/2023

No one remarked on the empty seat at the Dec. 14 El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors meeting. After members of the public inquired, board Chair Noelle Mattock said General Manager Kevin Loewen’s absence was a “personnel and confidential” matter.

EDHCSD Puts Up $10M for Golf Course Land

11/20/2023

After years of negotiations, meetings and revisions, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District has reached a deal with Serrano Associates LLC to acquire 66 acres from the developer for $10 million.

Loewen Investigation Continues

11/14/2023

Four months after El Dorado Hills residents raised concerns about EDH Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen’s activities outside the district and his relationship with a CSD consultant, questions remain unanswered.

EDHCSD Looking Into GM’s Side Job

10/04/2023

An investigation is under way to determine if a consulting business owned by El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen poses legal or ethical issues for the CSD.

EDHCSD Hits Pause on Incorporation Effort

05/16/2023

A $1 million price tag and not enough information proved too much for the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors, which decided to hold off starting an EDH incorporation effort.

Fees Going Up in EDH

04/17/2023

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will raise its development impact mitigation fees by 4.9%, effective 60 days after El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' April 11 approval.

Park Renovations Afoot in El Dorado Hills

04/06/2023

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has just announced plans to fund renovations at Jackson Elementary School, but new facilities for Peter Bertelsen Park will be put on hold.

Pickleball Fans Ask for More Courts

02/28/2023

Pickleball is exploding across the nation, El Dorado Hills being no exception. At last month's El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors meeting, enthusiasts urged the district to make the sport a priority in both short- and long-term planning.