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El Dorado County Defunds Key Economic Programs, Signals End of Tourism Support

Supervisors Slash Funding to Chambers, Film Commission and Tahoe Groups — Programs Set to Close by End of Fiscal Year

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
April 30, 2025
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El Dorado County Defunds Key Economic Programs, Signals End of Tourism Support

EDC BOS budget cuts

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PLACERVILLE, Calif. (April 30, 2025) — The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors recently received annual reports from several key economic development organizations, including the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce’s Film Commission and Visitor’s Authority, the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, and the Tahoe Prosperity Center. However, the customary presentations accompanying these reports were notably absent, following the Board’s decision last month to eliminate county funding for these programs, effectively ceasing their operations at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year.​

The funding cuts are part of a broader initiative to address a projected $15.25 million shortfall in the county’s general fund. In a meeting on April 8, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Sue Hennike emphasized the necessity of these reductions, stating, “This has not been a fun process, but departments are really stepping up.” The Board’s actions included a $1.3 million reduction in tourism-related programs and a $868,567 cut in discretionary funding to outside agencies focused on tourism and economic development. ​

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The Tahoe Prosperity Center, one of the affected organizations, has been instrumental in initiatives like the Envision Tahoe project, aimed at diversifying the region’s economy beyond its heavy reliance on tourism. The Center’s efforts have also included securing a $200,000 grant from the USDA to expand high-speed internet access across the Tahoe Basin, a move expected to bolster economic resilience in the area. ​

Similarly, the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce has played a vital role in supporting local businesses through events like the annual Biz Walk and the Heart of the Hills Blues Blast music festival. The Chamber’s initiatives have been central to promoting economic activity and community engagement in the region. ​

The absence of presentations during the Board meeting underscores the uncertainty facing these organizations as they grapple with the impending loss of county support. As the fiscal year progresses, the impact of these funding cuts on El Dorado County’s economic landscape remains to be fully seen.​

For more information on the Board’s budget decisions and their implications, visit the El Dorado County official website.

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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