2510 Warren Drive, Suite B, Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 758-8969 PioneerCommunityEnergy.org June 18, 2026
To: Chair, Vice-Chair and Board Members
From: Brad Koehn, Director of Finance and Administration Regarding: Agenda Item #5 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Exhibit A to the Resolution, page 33, Recommended Budget for the Communication Division.
The recommended Communication Division Budget amounts were incorrect and did not tie to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Summary on page 12. Below is the incorrect redlined version.
The corrected Communication Division Budget is reflected in the table below. 33 FY 2025-2026 Accomplishments
Pictured: Staff attend the El Dorado
County Business Showcase. The
team prioritizes public education with
robust outreach efforts to promote
community partnership, heighten
visibility, and enhance reputation. This
engagement in statewide and
regional organizations like the League
of California Cities and Rural County
Representatives of California.
Active membership and participation in local Chambers of Commerce that support member agencies, including monthly presentations in Government Relations Committees.
Continued paid media campaign supporting programs, along with an identity-building general awareness campaign.
Successful continued implementation of comprehensive communications plan consistent with 2025-27 Strategic Plan, strengthening community relations and brand awareness.
Extensive earned media coverage and relationship building with area reporters has positioned Pioneer as a credible source of information and a “go-to” source for reporters.
Increased Positive
Online Sentiment
Pioneer supporters now serve
as “ambassadors” who
regularly engage in online
conversation, correct
misinformation, and provide
supportive comments that shift
the tone of online narratives.
Extensive outreach efforts,
including community events,
meetings and sponsorships
in member and expansion
territories to elevate awareness
strengthen local partnerships
and promote expansion.
following across all
social media platforms,
including with community
Community
Events
Social Media 100+ 2x Following
EL DORADO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
FY 2026-27 Budget
Compensation $2,120,269
Consultant Services $750,000
Operating Expenses $1,638,500
Division Total $4,508,769
Recommended
Budget
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