Town of Truckee Government News

Wildfires impact every Californian, and when one community suffers, the whole state feels the effects. To show solidarity and support, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Town Council Member Courtney Henderson to organize a relief drive for wildfire victims in Los Angeles.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to discuss updates regarding the new library.

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce announced the 2025 Core Values Fund Grant Recipients. This community event fund, established in collaboration with the Town of Truckee and administered by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, is designed to support local nonprofits in the region or events that partner with non-profit organizations by providing essential marketing resources.

The Town of Truckee announced that Councilmember Courtney Henderson has been selected to join the prestigious Rodel Fellowship, California Class of 2025. This highly competitive program brings together 24 outstanding state and local leaders from across the political spectrum to engage in thoughtful dialogue on ethical values, democratic principles, and effective leadership.

The 2024 wildfire season has proven once again to be an active one, with California witnessing over 7,100 wildfires that have scorched more than 1 million acres. The Tahoe region, in particular, experienced several major fires, including one of the largest in state history. While many homes and structures were lost, and lives were impacted, the devastating consequences could have been much worse. For residents of the Truckee-Tahoe area, the recent fires served as a stark reminder of the region's ongoing wildfire risks.

The Truckee Planning Commission met on Dec. 17 to conduct the two-year review of the Martis Valley Quarry, owned by Teichert Aggregates. The review focused on assessing the quarry's compliance with its operating conditions and evaluating monitoring programs. The meeting concluded with the commission approving a five-year review cycle for the facility, while residents voiced lingering concerns about odor impacts.

As Truckee grapples with California's push for more affordable housing, a growing number of local residents, including homeowners John Kedzie and Jim Francis of Winter Creek, are sounding the alarm about the long-term impact of high-density developments on their small mountain town. Their concerns, initially raised in opposition to the recently approved Silver Creek Estates housing project, have now become part of a broader conversation about the future of growth and development in Truckee.

The Town of Truckee's River Revitalization Steering Committee is hitting a major milestone. For the first time since its launch in 2023, the committee is calling for applications from interested property owners who want to redevelop and revitalize their property.

Truckee Town Council exercised their gratitude muscles during their Tuesday, Nov. 12 meeting. To celebrate Gratitude Month, each council member picked an organization or person which exemplified the Truckee Way.

The Town of Truckee and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) launched a new partnership for animal services, effective January 5, 2025.

A winter parking ban is in effect from November 1 to April 30, enforced by the Truckee Police Department. Violators may be ticketed or towed. This ordinance prohibits parking on Town roads and public right-of-ways.

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Town of Truckee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two significant capital improvement projects: the Truckee River Legacy Trail 4A and the West River Streetscape Project.

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the County of Nevada, in collaboration with Tahoe Donner Parks and Recreation, held a pivotal roundtable discussion at the Steve Randall Community Recreation Center focused on improving senior services in Truckee.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to discuss a report on the Truckee Environmental Justice Analysis and an update regarding the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Work Plan.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to discuss an update from staff and the River Revitalization Steering Committee on the progress of the River Revitalization project. 

On Thursday, October 3, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun hosted the second night of candidate forums.

Measure E, officially called the 2024 Truckee Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance, was proposed by Vice Mayor Zabriskie during a Town Council meeting on June 25, 2024. It received support from Council Member Romack and Mayor Polivy, while Council Member Henderson was absent during the vote.

On Wednesday, October 2, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun hosted the first night of candidate forums.

A group of 18 dedicated community leaders appointed to the Town of Truckee's River Revitalization Steering Committee have been active in their work over the past year to formulate possible ways to reshape and revitalize the downtown river corridor. Formed in 2023 as a specific action of the General Plan 2040, R2SC has focused on balancing environmental protection with economic development. 

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to discuss the need for additional slope stabilization work between West River Street Park and the Truckee River.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss continuing the Short-Term Rental Workforce Housing Token Pilot Program.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 27, to discuss the evacuation exercise after-action report and improvement plan.

A lively discussion has arisen over a notable development project on Jibboom Street.

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Truckee Planning Commission met to review and discuss the proposed Silver Creek Estates housing development, a project slated to introduce 40 new rental units to the area. The development is being led by Neptune Investment LLC, with FormGrey Studio and SCO Planning serving as project agents.

After a month of recess, the Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss the redesignation of the historic resource inventory for the property at 10012 Jibboom Street.

The Core Partners (Nevada County, Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library) announced the successful completion of the first round of community input for the new Truckee Regional Library design.

The 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking sponsors and participants for this year's event on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. This premier event attracts nearly 1,000 locals and visitors who enjoy wine tasting, local food samples, and shopping in historic downtown Truckee while supporting a worthy cause.

More than 50 people turned out for a special reception to celebrate the winners in the Town of Truckee's first-ever "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest that was held last Friday, July 26, at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Steve Randall Community Recreation Center.

Truckee is grappling with a significant senior housing crisis, forcing many older adults to leave in search of suitable living arrangements.

The Town of Truckee and Teichert Construction have agreed to a combined penalty of $559,701 to settle allegations of stormwater violations related to the Coldstream Roundabout project.