Del Laine s photo from the City of South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A true trailblazer in the forming of the City of South Lake Tahoe has died at the age of 90. Del Laine, passed away from natural causes with her family at her side.
She served on South Lake Tahoe s City Council from 1976-1980, and then again from 1984-1988 and became the City s first female Mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as Mayor during her time on council.
Laine served on South Lake Tahoe s City Council from 1976 - 1980, and then again from 1984-1988. She became the City s first female Mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as Mayor during her time on council.
Del Laine
Del Laine has left her mark on South Lake Tahoe in ways that many local residents might not know. She was a mover and shaker, whose focus was on making the city a better place. Her most important role, though, was promoting the well-being of women.
This pioneer died Dec. 18, 2020, at home from natural causes, with family at her side. She was 90.
She was born Dolores Mae Wright on March 20, 1930, in Oakland, Calif., to Mabel Paulson and Leslie Wright.
Four years later her parents leased a U.S. Forest Service cabin in Meyers. It became the family summer home and to this day remains part of her legacy. It would be several years before Del would call Lake Tahoe home on a full-time basis, but once she did she never left. Even after having a home in town, Del could be found at the cabin most summers. It was almost like living off the grid.
Del Laine s photo from the City of South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A true trailblazer in the forming of the City of South Lake Tahoe has died at the age of 90. Del Laine, passed away from natural causes with her family at her side.
She served on South Lake Tahoe s City Council from 1976-1980, and then again from 1984-1988 and became the City s first female Mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as Mayor during her time on council.
Laine served on South Lake Tahoe s City Council from 1976 - 1980, and then again from 1984-1988. She became the City s first female Mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as Mayor during her time on council.
Staff Report
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Del Laine, a pioneer in South Lake Tahoe politics, has died at the age of 90 from natural causes with her family at her side.
Laine served on the South Lake Tahoe City Council from 1976-1980, and then again from 1984-1988. She became the city’s first female mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as mayor during her time on council.
Del Laine
“She paved the way for women to have a voice in shaping what South Lake Tahoe would become,” said Mayor Tamara Wallace. “Her dedicated service to our community and the legacy she leaves behind will continue to make Tahoe a better place for years to come.”