Take a look at the homeless around us
Auburn Journal; April 12, 2012
During my time as a Placer County Supervisor I have done my best to connect with those who are less fortunate. For that reason I chose to serve on three Placer County government organizations, the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, the Community Services Commission, and the First Five Children and Families Commission.(read more)
Consolidation meant to streamline, save county
Placer Herald, November 23, 2010
Placer County expects to save more than $500,000 this fiscal year by reorganizing three departments: the Board of Supervisors Office, County Executive Office and Community Development Resource Agency. (read more)
Placer makes inroads in better transportation
Auburn Journal, October 19, 2009
This year has presented its fair share of challenges to Placer County, but amidst the many fiscal obstacles local governments are confronted with, there are some areas where we were able to see progress — most significantly in local transportation projects. (read more)
Manage Forests to Reduce Wildfire Risks
Auburn Journal, October 1, 2009
It’s become an annual California phenomenon. Summer transitions to fall and our forests burn.
Fire suppression in the past century has been so successful that forests which before would have been naturally thinned now are choked with fuels ready to explode when ignited. (read more)
Placer County Employee Adjustments
Auburn Sentinel, August 8, 2009
In response to recent press coverage of raises for Placer County Employees I wish to provide additional information (read more)
County Employee Pay Increases Mandated
Auburn Journal, July 14, 2009
In response to the recent press coverage of raises for Placer County employees I wish to provide some additional information (read more...)
Placer County Has Accomplished Much in the Last Four Years Part 2
Auburn Sentinel, May 8, 2009
One of the most important achievements during my first four-year term on the Placer County Board of Supervisors may also have been one of the most challenging. (read more...)
Placer County Has Accomplished Much in the Last Four Years Part 1
Auburn Sentinel, April 24, 2009
The start of my second term is a time to reflect on what the Board of Supervisors accomplished during my first four years on the Board. (read more...)
Good planning was essential to Highway 49 improvements
Auburn Journal, January 27, 2009
The many improvements to Highway 49 in North Auburn are the result of almost 30 years of steady and consistent planning by Caltrans and the Placer County Public Works Department. (read more...)
County facing high costs for wastewater treatment compliance
Auburn Journal, November 10, 2008
Local governments across California are facing substantial costs for bringing treatment plants into compliance with the new regulations. Placer County is among those that will be dramatically affected. (read more...)
Placer County mental health advisory board needs members
Lincoln News Messenger October 30, 2008
I had an opportunity to attend an uplifting event called Recovery Happens 2008 recently. It was a family-friendly event at Auburn's Recreation Park to support people recovering from or drug dependency. It made a lasting impression on me for several reasons. (read more...)
Community spirit binds rural neighborhoods
Loomis News, October 9, 2008
On Labor Day, towering clouds of smoke filled the skies of Loomis and Penryn as the 1000-acre Gladding Fire raced through rural Lincoln. Regrettably several families lost homes, outbuildings and other property. (read more...)
Promises made should be promises kept
Auburn Journal, August 12, 2008
On June 27, representatives of state and local agencies, city and county officials, and community leaders joined together in Lincoln to celebrate the achievement of a transportation goal that has been over 30 years in the making. (read more...)
County is Making Progress
Auburn Sentinel, February 1, 2008
Placer County is making significant progress in its efforts to close the gap between projected costs and funding for retiree benefits other than pensions. (read more...)
Regulation Changes Have Burned Up Fire Funds
Loomis News, November 8, 2007
The question was asked of me by a Loomis Fire Protection District resident: "Please let me know why the Loomis Fire Protection District is asking for us to vote on an annual assessment to maintain basic services in the Loomis area". (read more...)
Supes Inform Nation's Officials of County's Priorities on D.C. Trip
Auburn Journal, Friday, March 16, 2007
I joined several other county officials February 26 through March 2 on a highly successful trip to Washington, D.C. that allowed us to meet with federal officials about several projects vital to Placer County's future. (read more...)
County Role in Pay For Firemen Limited
Auburn Journal, April 14, 2006
This guest column is in response to a question asked of me by Barbara Janis of Meadow Vista in her letter to the editor dated Feb. 12, 2006. She asked . "So, Supervisor Jim Holmes, could you please explain why we, as a county, are not supporting our fire-fighters in the same way we are supporting our deputies?"; read more...)
Merger Preserved Fire, Emergency Response Quality in Rural Auburn
Auburn Journal, March 1, 2006
On Tuesday, February 7, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took historic action approving the integration of Placer Consolidated Fire District into the Placer County Fire system. (read more...)