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.