water-utilities

Expressed concern that county road and culvert work on Buckskin altered Smelter Creek and caused flooding in her backyard.

Presented photos showing runoff directed toward homes following stormwater restoration work and questioned lack of project documentation.

Urged commissioners to take direct responsibility for stormwater issues rather than appointing a study task force.

Stated that county-approved subdivisions created flooding issues and argued that homeowners should not bear the cost of fixing drainage errors.

Opposed applying any stormwater fee to Lake Tahoe East Shore residents who already comply with strict TRPA environmental rules.

Asked if there is a schedule for culvert maintenance and reminded the board of the Republican platform opposing unvoted taxes.

Supported the stormwater task force but requested geographic representation for rural areas like Holbrook Junction without hydrological connections.

Expressed support for the task force and requested representation from the Ranchos community.

Opposed the stormwater task force, arguing staff should focus on active federal flood grants rather than forming a task force.

Supported creating a stormwater utility and task force to properly maintain flood infrastructure and secure grant matches.

Expressed frustration with delays and argued that communities facing active flood risks need immediate action rather than a task force.

Reiterated opposition to a stormwater tax and task force, emphasizing historical drainage failures by the county.