A Letter to Our Community from TCPUD General Manager, Sean Barclay

Dear Community,

As we begin a new year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued trust in the Tahoe City Public Utility District. Serving this community is both a responsibility and a privilege, and I am thankful every day for the opportunity to work alongside a team that takes that responsibility seriously.

Looking back on 2025, it was an incredibly busy and immensely successful year. Our team balanced day-to-day operations with an ambitious slate of projects and initiatives, all while serving our community with professionalism, care, and dedication.

This past year, we celebrated several milestones with the community, including the completion of the North Shore Trail reconstruction, the Dianne Feinstein West Shore Tahoe Trail renaming, and the grand opening of the West Lake Tahoe Regional Water Treatment Plant. These occasions marked the culmination of years of planning, collaboration, and investment in infrastructure that will serve this community for decades to come.

We also completed our largest capital project season in history, investing more than $30 million in capital projects in 2025. This included improvements such as the new irrigation system at the golf course, 2.4 miles of rebuilt trail on the West Shore, and critical water system upgrades in areas like Homewood and Rubicon Bay. We also took an important step forward on the Tahoe Cedars Water System Reconstruction by entering into a design-build agreement and continuing to pursue long-term funding to move the project ahead responsibly.

Across our departments, our teams continued to deliver essential services at a high level. In the Water Utility, we provided more than 569 million gallons of high-quality drinking water, finalized the acquisition of the former Tahoe Swiss Village Utility, and expanded our rate assistance program to better support income-qualified customers. In Sewer, our crews inspected and cleaned dozens of miles of pipe to protect public health and the environment. In Parks and Recreation, we advanced major planning efforts, welcomed thousands of participants into our programs, and continued investing in facilities that bring people together.

Our team’s commitment to excellence was also recognized beyond our community this year. In 2025, TCPUD received several state and regional honors that reflect the dedication of our staff and partners to deliver reliable services and long-term value to the community we serve.

None of this would be possible without the steady leadership and governance of our Board of Directors, whose thoughtful decision-making and long-term strategic direction help guide TCPUD through complex challenges while keeping the long-term interests of our community at the forefront.

Thank you for your trust, your engagement, and your partnership. We are proud to serve you, and we remain committed to doing what is right for this community.

If you have questions, ideas, or feedback, we welcome hearing from you at info@tcpud.org or 530-583-3796.

Yours in Service,



Sean Barclay

General Manager

Tahoe City Public Utility District

We’re pleased to share TCPUD's 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of meaningful progress, major investments, and day-to-day work that supports our community.

From new infrastructure and recreation to long-term planning and financial stewardship, the report offers a high-level look at what the Tahoe City Public Utility District accomplished in service to our community in 2025.

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Employee Highlights

Please join us in congratulating Pat Potter on his recent promotion to Operations Specialist 3! 

This is a well-earned milestone after roughly 14 years with the District. Pat also recently passed his Water Treatment Grade 2 exam, a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to professional growth.

Through his consistent teamwork and dedication to our Core Values, Pat continues to make a positive impact on our organization and community.

 Great job, Pat! Keep up the excellent work!

Please join us in welcoming Michael Edwards to the Tahoe City Public Utility District as a Utilities Operations Specialist!

Michael brings eight years of experience from another Tahoe-area public utility, where he served as a Water Operator. He offers valuable experience in both water distribution and water treatment and is excited to contribute to the District’s mission of serving our community.

Michael officially started on January 5, and we’re excited to have him as part of the TCPUD team.

Welcome aboard, Michael!

Join Our Team

We're hiring!

Tahoe City Public Utility District is looking for motivated, service-oriented professionals to join our team. Open positions include:

• Administrative Assistant II or Administrative Technician - Parks Department
• Operations Technician - Electrician

Why work at TCPUD?

We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Best Place to Work in North Tahoe, with a culture grounded in Service, Professionalism, Teamwork, Communication, and Initiative.

Learn more and apply at www.tcpud.org/jobs.

January Board of Directors Meeting Recap