Town of Truckee Government News

The Town of Truckee is excited to announce the launch of its Rooted Renters pilot program.

The Truckee 4th of July Parade, produced by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, proved that our little town knows how to have a great time!

Visit Truckee-Tahoe unveiled its latest initiative, the Sustainable Truckee Visitors Guide. This digital and printed guidebook is designed to educate visitors on how to enjoy Truckee responsibly.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, June 25, to discuss the appeal of Pioneer Commerce Center Building.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, June 11, to receive an update on the results of the May 2024 Public Opinion Survey. 

The Town of Truckee proudly announces the celebration of Truckee Bike Month this June. Designed to encourage cycling, showcase its many benefits, and celebrate regional bike culture, Truckee Bike Month offers activities for everyone, from seasoned cyclists to newcomers.

As part of the ongoing efforts to enrich community involvement in the development of the new Truckee Regional Library, the Core Partners (Nevada County, Town of Truckee and Friends of the Truckee Library) are excited to announce a series of in-person engagement events throughout June and July, inviting residents to contribute their ideas and feedback toward the design of the new library.

In a significant step towards the development of a new library, the Truckee Town Council has adopted a resolution officially accepting the appointment of the initial voting members and an alternate for the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) overseeing the project.

The Town of Truckee has initiated an independent organizational assessment to review and enhance the effectiveness of its local government operations.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, May 28, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Operating Budget. 

While the Truckee-Tahoe region might not have the same struggles as a big city like San Francisco or Los Angeles in terms of the unhoused population (ours is in the hundreds rather than the thousands), it doesn't make our population any less important to address and help.

On Friday, May 17, a new pedestrian bridge was installed, connecting West River to Truckee Springs.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, May 14, to discuss the proposed housing program guidelines for the Rooted Renters Pilot Program.

The Truckee Library would like to invite the community to three free upcoming events that celebrate our area's rich local history.

The Truckee Police Department has undergone a transformation since integrating advanced automated license plate reading devices from Flock Safety.

The Town of Truckee got a new domain name and a website refresh, which launched last month. The changes were presented to the Town Council during its Tuesday, April 23 meeting.

The Nevada County Transportation Commission and the Town of Truckee teamed up to address the future of transportation in the Truckee TART transit system.

Truckee's Public Art Commission has set its sights on enhancing the visual appeal of the Church Street & Truckee Way Roundabout with a new public art installation.

The Truckee River is more than just a waterway; it's a cornerstone of the community, offering ecological richness and recreational value.

Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library took another step forward toward building a new 20-000-square-foot Truckee Library facility at Truckee Regional Park.

The Town of Truckee is launching the first "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest as part of an initiative to encourage residents to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky.

On March 26, the Town of Truckee proclaimed April as Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, aligning with the State proclamation and the County of Nevada. This proclamation sets the stage for a month-long celebration of the creative sector and precedes Arts Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 17.

The Truckee River is an integral part of the community, an ecological gem that also provides a prime spot for recreation and fun. That is why Truckee Town Council established the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) in May 2023, as a specific action of the General Plan 2040 adopted last year that same month.  

The Town of Truckee is launching a $50,000 dollar rebate program to encourage responsible outdoor lighting and to facilitate a switch to new fixtures for homeowners and business owners.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, March 26, to discuss Wildephor Consulting's Biomass/Bioenergy study involving the use of an Air Curtain Burner (ACB) to manage woody biomass.

Wildephor Consulting is releasing a report of their 18-month biomass/bioenergy feasibility study assessing the viability of using locally sourced biomass as an alternative to onsite decay and expensive disposal methods.

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to discuss an initiative involving the purchase of six zero-emission battery electric vans for the transit fleet and update on electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. 

The first Truckee Pride will take place June 3-9, organized by a grassroots group working to make Truckee a diverse and welcoming place for people of all genders and sexual orientations.