Political Quotes

“I wish to recognize retiring Placer County Water Agency Board Member Michael R. Lee for his more than 40 years of dedicated public service. Mr. Lee began his career in government in 1972 at just 27 years of age. He served as a Placer County board supervisor for 16 years before moving into his role as director of the Placer County Water Agency where he served for 27 years. Not only did Mr. Lee work as a government official, but he also owned and operated his own businesses, including the Villa Market and the Loomis Travel Agency. He demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the community by serving in a variety of local, regional, and national organizations, boards, and commissions, including the Loomis Chamber of Commerce, South Placer Heritage Foundation, Sierra Planning Council, and the National Association of Counties to name a few. Throughout his career, he played a pivotal role in improving transportation, law enforcement, fire protection, water resources, and community welfare programs in the region. Mr. Lee achieved a wide diversity of accomplishments to improve the quality of life and experiences for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Placer County. One particularly noteworthy accomplishment was his leadership in the development of the Twelve Bridges project and expansion of the corresponding PCWA canal system for this new community. His efforts with this project significantly contributed to the vibrancy and transformation of the city of Lincoln.…”