Author: Nick Harris
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Speed Bumps, Emergency Response, and the Safety Argument: A False Choice in North Tahoe
There’s an old saying: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” But sometimes, in North Tahoe, it seems like when there’s a will for safer streets, there’s suddenly a reason why we can’t have them. A recent Moonshine Ink article, “Speed Bumps and a Legacy on Pause”, highlights concerns from North Tahoe Fire about how…
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New Strong Towns Toolkit: A Local Approach to Fixing the Housing Crisis
Housing in North Tahoe is tough. Prices are high, options are few, and many people who work here can’t afford to live here. The problem seems overwhelming, but local governments already have the power to take action—they just need the right tools. That’s why Strong Towns just released The Housing-Ready City: A Toolkit for Local…
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North Tahoe’s Tax Dollars at the Airport—Let’s Decide This November!
Let’s Make Sure North Tahoe Benefits from Our Property Taxes Did you know that the Truckee Tahoe Airport receives nearly $6 million a year from property taxes paid by North Tahoe residents in Placer County? (2024 budget) This money is collected automatically as part of our property taxes, but many of us aren’t aware it’s…
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Recap: Safe Streets in Kings Beach & Next Steps
Last night, over 70 North Tahoe neighbors met at Jason’s for a Strong North Tahoe event focused on making our streets safer for pedestrians and more productive for our local businesses. Event Highlights You Can Make Our Streets Safer Join Your Neighbors in the Safe & Productive Streets Working Group: Resources
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Does the Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Empower North Tahoe?
What the Recent Supreme Court Decision Means for North Tahoe The Supreme Court recently made an important decision in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo that changes how government agencies, like the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), will be checked by the courts. This decision could affect many aspects of life in North Tahoe, so it’s…
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KB Parking Management APPROVED at Placer Board of Supervisors & Meeting Recap
On June 25, 2024, the Placer County Board of Supervisors met at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. Here’s what you need to know: Big News for Kings Beach: Parking Management Plan Approved Other Topics Discussed Stay involved and keep up with what’s happening in our community! For more details and updates, join…