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Hi Strong North Tahoe Member,
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What began with neighbors trading questions has turned into something much bigger — a clearer, more complete picture of the 39° North land deal and why it still matters today.
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Back in 2018, Placer County approved the sale of public land in downtown Kings Beach — quietly, without a competitive process, and likely without following California’s Surplus Land Act. That decision set the stage for 39° North. But it also sidelined the public, bypassed laws meant to protect transparency and housing priorities, and left behind questions that still haven’t been answered.
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Now, with millions in public incentives approved and CEQA quietly advancing, it’s time to confront those gaps — not to point fingers, but to protect Kings Beach’s future.
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What the post shares — piece by piece
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A clear timeline of the 2018 land sale — and how it laid a shaky foundation for 39° North
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The state-required steps that were expected —yet, not clearly followed
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Insight into the unresolved gaps from the past — and the future risks at stake
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What types of public benefits were envisioned — and where enforceable agreements remain unclear
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A summary of questions still pending public review — and why they matter for the path ahead
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These are not new concerns. They echo what community members raised in 2018 — including a petition signed by over 800 residents calling for public input before any deal moved forward.
👉 View the original petition »
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By working to clarify the record now — not to assign blame, but to demystify any misconceptions — we have a chance to protect public trust, reduce legal and financial risks that could delay this project further, and ensure that what happens next is built on a strong foundation.
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📨 Please reach out to the Board of Supervisors and/or Strong North Tahoe to share why you might also see a “Cause for Pause, Call to Reset” — and what kind of future you imagine for Kings Beach.
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With care and civic collaboration,
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~Patricia Orr & The Strong North Tahoe Team
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