Novasel unable to participate in Meyers plan

El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, who as a candidate for office said she would be the voice for Meyers when it came to the area plan, has been silenced.

Sue Novasel

This is because she has a conflict of interest. Her 11.5 percent share of a parcel within the commercial core in Meyers is the stumbling block.

This means Novasel will have to recuse herself anytime the supervisors discuss the issue and she will not be able to vote on the plan. She can, however, still talk to residents and others about it.

Robyn Drivon, county counsel, also determined there is no conflict for Novasel to continue serving on the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District board.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report