October 6, 2026 Updated October 20, 2026

2026-09-29 Newsletter #3

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Update: Where We Are Now

The incorporation process is moving into an important next phase. Over the past several months, members of the Incorporate North Tahoe team worked with Placer LAFCO through the process of selecting the independent consultant who will conduct the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis (CFA) required as part of the incorporation process. We are now waiting for the consultant’s contract to be finalized.

The CFA will take a detailed look at the financial picture for a potential Town of North Tahoe—including the anticipated costs of providing services, projected revenues, and the financial impacts on other affected local agencies during the

first three years following incorporation.

Once the consultant’s contract is finalized, we expect to have a clearer timeline for completing this work and for the steps that follow.

One thing we do know: incorporation will not be on the November 2026 ballot. There are still important steps to complete before voters can be asked to make that decision. As the CFA process gets underway and we have a clearer picture of the timeline ahead, we will also be able to provide a better estimate of when incorporation could potentially appear on the ballot.

Out in the Community!

While the formal incorporation process moves forward, we’ve been busy continuing the conversation throughout our community.

September gave us opportunities to connect with residents in lots of different settings—from presentations with local homeowners associations and a in-home community meetups to conversations at the Tahoe City Farmers Market, Oktoberfest, and the Truckee Block Party.

Each of these gatherings gives us a chance to share information about the incorporation process, answer questions, and—just as importantly—hear what’s on your mind. Those conversations help us understand what people want to know, what concerns they have, and what they hope for the future of our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked a question, shared an opinion, or simply came over to say hello. We appreciate hearing from you.

What Are We Really Trying to Create?

There’s a lot to learn about incorporation—finances, services, boundaries, governance and the LAFCO process. But underneath all of those details is a simpler question:

What do we want more of in the place we call home?

For some, it may be voice—having more say in decisions that affect our community.

For others, it’s choice—the ability to help set local priorities.

It might be belonging—finding ways for our distinct communities to work together while maintaining their individual identities.

Or partnership—having a strong local voice working alongside the County, special districts, businesses, nonprofits and other regional partners.

These are some of the needs behind the effort to explore incorporation.

Creating a town isn’t the need itself. It’s one possible way to help meet those needs. That’s why this process matters: it gives our community the opportunity to learn what incorporation could make possible, ask hard questions, and ultimately decide whether it’s the right choice for our future.

What do you want more of in your community? Let us know!

It takes a Community – Thank You Volunteers!

Our September outreach wouldn’t have happened without the volunteers who showed up to staff tables, talk with community members, help at events, and represent Incorporate North Tahoe. Thank you! Your time and energy make it possible for us to keep these conversations happening throughout our community.

As our outreach continues, we need more people willing to lend a hand. Whether you have a few hours for an event, would like to host a neighborhood gathering, or prefer to help behind the scenes, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Already on our volunteer list? We’re missing phone numbers for quite a few of you, which can make it difficult to reach out when an opportunity comes up. Please take a moment to update your contact information and let us know how you’d most like to help.

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$10 Makes A Difference

More than 14,000 people call the proposed Town of North Tahoe home, including approximately 8,500 registered voters.

If you care about exploring whether becoming a town is right for our community, we invite you to contribute at least $10 to help support the work ahead. Every contribution helps fund the research, outreach, and other work required as the incorporation process moves forward.

Just as importantly, broad participation helps demonstrate that people throughout our community are engaged in this process and want to have a voice in our region’s future.

Invest in Your Community Today!