ELECTION/APPOINTMENT NEWS
Because there was little time and 20 candidates who applied for the vacant District 5 seat on the Placer County Board of Supervisors, the CATTPAC Board did not conduct interviews prior to the Board appointment. The CATTPAC Board did submit a letter outlining selection criteria for the ideal candidate covering the largest district in Placer County (Auburn area and the east slope).
On April 11, the Board of Supervisors appointed Cindy Gustafson as the District 5 Supervisor to replace Jennifer Montgomery. Montgomery was named Director of Governor Newsom’s “Forest Management Task Force.” Cindy is well known through her position as General Manager of the Tahoe City Public Utility District and more recently, as the CEO of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. Cindy is married to CATT member Wally Auerbach (Auerbach Engineering Corporation). According to a County press release, Cindy “will serve the remainder of Montgomery’s term, which expires at the end of 2020, with the next election for the District 5 seat set for the March 2020 presidential primary election.”
MEET YOUR CATTPAC BOARD - CATTPAC Secretary-Treasurer Mike Rodarte
Mike Rodarte has had the fortunate opportunity to live and raise a family in Truckee since 1993. Some of his interested are skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, reading, and enjoying our great outdoor venues.”
Mike has previously served on local boards including Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy from 2004-2014 and Sierra Nevada Concrete Association 2001-2004. Mike also enjoyed being a member of the Truckee Morning Rotary 2002-2008.
Mike has served on the CATTPAC board since 2008 and is the board’s Secretary-Treasurer. Mike oversees all financial operations of CATTPAC and is responsible for the public disclosure filings that are required for registered political action committees.
Early in his tenure, Mike recognized the value CATTPAC brings to the construction industry and community. “I feel it’s important to stay informed and inform others about the political platform our industry has in the Truckee Tahoe area. CATTPAC stays informed by interviewing potential candidates and meeting with community members. I am proud of the work we have done as a board to support business-friendly candidates, measures, and economic industry programs.”
Mike believes the CATTPAC benefits CATT and the community through researching policies, both political and community based. “We are a voice of common sense for the construction industry and governmental community concerns. Our board has always been one of commitment to a thoughtful approach to the construction industry.” This philosophy is one that Mike hopes will carry on long past his term.
Mike has been a partner at Truckee North Tahoe Materials and the Rock Garden for 27 years. Truckee North Tahoe Materials (TNT) has been delivering concrete to the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area since 1969. In 1991 the business was sold to its current owners. Along with TNT, The Rock Garden was opened in 1997 as a Masonry and Stone Mercantile business, and both businesses are pillars in the community.
Mike says, “Our business philosophy is to provide the best customer service with the highest quality materials. As a company we value our community and enjoy giving back through philanthropy and volunteer work.”
Mike can be reached at 530.582.3600 or rodarte@tnt-materials.com .
WHAT IS CATTPAC?
CATTPAC is an acronym for the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee. CATTPAC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization sponsored by the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe. CATTPAC was created in 2002 to address the need for better representation of the construction industry in all levels of government. CATTPAC is a CA-registered Political Action Committee focused on candidates and ballot measures, FPPC # 1247901. CATTPAC is funded by CATT General Fund monies and member contributions.
CATTPAC Goals for 2019:
1. Refresh the CATTPAC webpage
2. Update the SOP describing the candidate interview and endorsement process
3. Continue to add new members to the CATTPAC Board
4. Continue outreach to CATT and the Public
CATTPAC's MISSION is: The CATT Political Action Committee will raise funds and industry and public awareness in order to support political candidates, initiatives, measures, and campaigns that support the best interests of the building industry in our region.
2019 CATTPAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Chairman: Mitch Clarin/Mitchell T. Clarin
Vice Chairman: Peter Greenberger/Pacwest Construction & Development, Inc.
Secretary-Treasurer: Mike Rodarte/TNT Materials
Directors
Meghan Behm/Sierra Crest Cabinets
Jim Easterbrook/Easterbrook Painting, Inc.
Mick Horn/The Michael Horn Co., Inc.
Joan Jones/ Jones Corda Construction, Inc.
Jim Porter/Porter Simon, P.C.
For more information about CATTPAC, please check the webpage: www.ca-tt.com/cattpac or contact CATTPAC Administrator Pat Davison at 530.550.9999 or cattpac@ca-tt.com
