About Us

The Taxpayers Association of El Dorado County was founded in 1958 to ensure accountability for public funds entrusted to the county’s local governments. Since that time, the Association’s weekly public meetings have been an essential stop for members of the Board of Supervisors, local legislators, elected and appointed officials, candidates for public office, and other community leaders.

The Association’s members come from diverse backgrounds and have a range of perspectives on topics such as land use, environmental protection, social issues, and political party preference. However, what unites members is a desire to ensure that local governments have someone watching to ensure they responsibly use their funds, and a passion to educate their fellow citizens on local taxpayer issues.

General membership is open to any El Dorado County property owner. Each November, general members have the opportunity to elect the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are responsible for governing the Association, electing officers, and determining the Association’s policy recommendations. The Board of Directors may also appoint members to serve on committees to investigate and provide recommendations on major issues facing the county – currently the Association has active committees dedicated to the county budget and road maintenance.

Weekly membership meetings are held every Monday morning, excluding major holidays, at 7:30 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant in Placerville (map). Guests are welcome to join us. Unless otherwise noted, members can also join the meetings via Zoom videoconference or telephone. Meetings featuring guest speakers are broadcast live and archived on the Association’s Facebook page.

The Association always welcomes new members to support our mission of holding local government accountable and supporting responsible use of tax dollars. For information on membership, please contact the Association at info@taxpayersedc.org.

Bylaws and Policies and Procedures

The Association is governed by its bylaws. A copy of the Bylaws is available here.

The Association has also adopted Policies and Procedures to further implement the requirements of the Bylaws, as well as establish protocols for meetings. A copy of the Policies and Procedures is available here.

2024 Board of Directors