South Lake Tahoe Tamara Wallace
“You’ve got to count to three.” Those were the words of advice attributed to Norm Woods one of the first five city council members. The Cityhood project in 1965 was spearheaded by the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce with all five of that first council members coming from the Chamber Board ranks. Norm served as one of the first rotating Mayors and many times thereafter. His advice was offered to the citizens who were newly elected to subsequent councils. I’m thankful for those who paved the way before me, especially our first woman Mayor, Del Laine, who also served many years on the council. One of the best parts of being elected when I was to the council is that I had the special privilege of serving with Del’s daughter Brooke on city council. What a legacy Del Laine left to our community.