The 5 Best Local Government Officials Around Truckee/North Lake Tahoe Region

The Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee honors local leaders whose dedication shapes our community beyond a job title. These finalists bring unique expertise and a personal story to public service, enhancing life across Truckee and the surrounding region.

Hardy Bullock – Nevada County Supervisor

Hardy Bullock grew up in Nevada County and remains rooted in its landscape and communities. As District 5 supervisor since 2021, he draws on a background in aviation — serving as director of aviation and community services at Truckee Tahoe Airport and earning credentials from the American Association of Airport Executives. His portfolio extends into wildfire management, affordable housing initiatives, and public health campaigns. Community service defines him, from trail stewardship and nonprofit organization to supporting teen mental health through the Heart of Gold Gravel bike race. His emphasis on cross-sector collaboration and youth wellness showcases a leader working at the intersection of innovation and grassroots action.

Gary Botto – Truckee Fire Protection District, Station 91

Gary Botto, a retired battalion chief with nearly four decades in Truckee’s fire services, now serves on the Fire District’s Board of Directors. He began volunteering in 1982, advanced to full-time firefighter by 1986 and later battalion chief. His long-term role underscores a career in smokehouses and emergency response, and on the board he helps shape policy and oversight. Botto’s tenure reflects institutional knowledge and steady leadership in public safety — traits essential to local governance and crisis management.

Lindsay Romack – Truckee Town Council

Lindsay Romack brings a blend of local insight and public engagement to her Town Council seat. A former morning host on Truckee Tahoe Radio, she also serves on the Sierra Community House Board and earned credentials from the North Lake Tahoe–Truckee Leadership program. With a focus on affordable housing, sustainable transit, inclusion and pandemic recovery, she channels her media and nonprofit experience into practical policymaking. Romack evolved from a ski-season newcomer to civic leader and new parent — her trajectory resonates with families laying down roots in Truckee.

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