SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Councilmember David Jinkens formally administered the installation of the new officers to the South Lake Tahoe Republican Women Board as follows:
- President: Bonnie Halleran
- 1st VP/Programs: Karen Imhoff
- 2nd VP/Membership: Lianne Peterson
- 3rd VP/Press Communications: Terri Jinkens
- 4th VP/Events: Cheri Watson
- Recording Secretary: Kathleen Bailey (Recruiting)
- Treasurer: Svetlana Raleigh
Councilmember Jinkens then gave a talk on the “State of the City.” Councilmember Keith Roberts also spoke. The two council members spoke on the following topics:
- SLT City Manager Joe Irvin is leaving for the City of Malibu in early March. The process for the recruitment was explained and will likely take six months to complete.
- The city’s current Strategic Plan. It is a tool to help guide the city in its priorities. A new plan will be developed later in the year.
- Future Goals: Annual road maintenance and repair plan; storm drainage master plan; living within our budget; no new taxes, fees, or charges; making it easier, less costly, and more user-friendly to make home or business improvements.
- New Council Member Heather Horgan has been appointed to fill the vacancy. Please welcome her and email her your concerns and priorities for the city.
- Working with Senior, Inc. to maintain ongoing collaboration with this long-time service agency for seniors.
- Transit System Improvements: Heavenly launched a free shuttle system linking hotels and main stops to pick up guests to ski locations and other tourist spots. Lake Link has been expanded.
The Republican Women of California – SLT meets most months on the second Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The objectives of this organization are to support political education and activity and promote the principles and policies of the Republican Party. RWC-SLT also helps elect Republican candidates. For more information, please email us at sltrepublicanwomenofca@gmail.com
-The Republican Women of California – SLT