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2010 ARTICLES

Another View: Placer County’s problems solvable if we work together
February 2, 2010  Auburn Journal

Regardless of what district a county supervisor represents, the budget will be the focus in 2010 as we weather the fiscal storm that threatens to cripple county services. (read more)

From Your Placer County Supervisor
February 2010 Woodcreek News 

I was honored to serve as chairman of the Board of Supervisors during 2009, and pleased at how much Placer County accomplished despite the many obstacles standing in its way. (read more)

2009 ARTICLES

Supervisor Rockholm Honors Commerative Coin Receipients
November 17, 2009 

Placer County Supervisors honored nine individuals today with commemorative coins, presented in recognition of their acts of heroism, longstanding community service or exceptional acts that dramatically improved or impacted people’s lives. (read more)

Boy Scouts Honor Supervisor Rocky Rockholm at Distinguished Citizen Dinner
November 16, 2009 Rocklin & Roseville Today website

Sacramento, Calif. – The Golden Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently honored Placer County Supervisor F.C. "Rocky" Rockholm at a community dinner in his honor for extraordinary leadership and promoting the spirit of Scouting in Placer County. (read more) 

County Partners To Offer Local Business Economic Advantages
Roseville Insight, October/November 2009

A new federal economic-stimulus grant will allow the Business Advantage Network to expand its assistance to local businesses over the next two years. (read more) 

Placer County's Budget in Better Shape Than Most
Roseville Insight, June 2009
Rosevilee Press Tribune, September 30, 2009
Placer Herald, October 7, 2009

Developing Placer County’s budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year has been both frustrating and rewarding. (read more)

Placer County Veterans Service Office is Getting the Job Done!
Auburn Journal, September 24, 2009

Placer County is working hard to make sure local veterans receive the benefits they deserve, and to honor their many contributions to our county  (read more...)


Placer County Weathering the Economic Storm Better than Most
Roseville Insight, January 2009

Placer County is making significant progress dealing with both short-term revenue shortfalls this fiscal year and even bigger budget expected over the next few years.  (read more...)

2008 ARTICLES

Open Letter to Placer County Residents
November 12, 2008

Today, I want to announce . . .  (read more...)


County Board Develops Plans to Create Regional Animal Shelter
Roseville Insight, November 2008

Placer County's drive to build a South Placer animal shelter is gaining momentum thanks to the same spirit of cooperation among local agencies that has paid big dividends in the past.  (read more...)


County Receives Attention for Wireless Public Safety Network
Roseville Insight, September 2008

Placer County's effort to create a state-of-the-art wireless public safety communications network is getting international attention.  A four-page article on the county's project was in the June edition of The Police Chief, a magazine put out by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.  (read more...)


Santucci Center:  In memory of a Great Leader, Public Servant
Roseville Insight, July 2008

Bill Santucci left an enduring legacy in Placer County.  Bill, a close friend and outstanding public servant, died unexpectedly               May 7.  (read more...)


American Legion gives checks to veterans injured in Iraq and Afghanistan
Sacramento Bee (On-line), April 24, 2008

Roseville American Legion Post No. 169 last week presented $500 checks to three U.S. Army veterans from Roseville who sustained disabilities while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  (read more...)  


County Plan Ensures Retirement, Medical Benefits for Employees
Roseville Insight, March 2008

Placer County employees need to know they can depend on the retirement benefits promised to them. I take that promise seriously, and believe the Board of Supervisors has an obligation to safeguard employee benefits.  (read more...)

2007 ARTICLES

Transparency needed in Placer Development
Sacramento Bee (Forum), December 16, 2007

Robert M. Weygandt, the Placer County Supervisor whose district includes Placer Ranch, and F.C. “Rocky” Rockholm, the Supervisor who represents most of Roseville, are responding to the Nov. 17 editorial “Who owns the ranch? / Supervisor should cede on Placer Ranch.”  (read more...)

County's New Programs Focus on Helping Local Troubled Youth
Roseville Insight, November 2007

The Placer County Probation Department is doing a great job helping troubled youths turn their lives around before they become deeply entangled in the juvenile justice system.  (read more...)

County Approves Base Plan for Placer Vineyards Project
Roseville Insight, September 2007

The Board of Supervisors made the right decision July 16, when it voted unanimously to approve Placer Vineyards, opting for a base plan that calls for building slightly more than 14,000 dwellings. The project will be developed on 5,230 acres at the southwest corner of Placer County.  (read more...)

Placer Vineyards Accomplishes Blueprint Objectives
Sacramento Bee, August 12, 2007

The Placer County Board of Supervisors made the right decision July 16 when it voted unanimously to approve Placer Vineyards, opting for a base plan that calls for building slightly more than 14,000 dwellings.  (read more...)

A Look at What I Do and Why
Roseville Insight, July 2007

My first six months on the Board of Supervisors have been fast paced, with many learning opportunities.  (read more...)

County Approves Programs to Aid Law Enforcement with Auto-related Crimes
Roseville Insight, May 2007

Local law enforcement will be able to do their jobs more effectively as a result of two programs that were approved by the Board of Supervisors March 20.  (read more...)

Board Works to Develop County Conservation Plan
Roseville Insight, March 2007

The Board of Supervisors took a critical step January 23, in the development of the proposed Placer County Conservation Plan. On a unanimous vote, the Board agreed to move the process forward to the next step and begin negotiations with state and federal regulatory agencies on the draft plan.  (read more...)