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South Lake Tahoe council reappoints mayor in contentious meeting as residents press policing, development and ethics
Summary
Council voted to keep Cody Bass as mayor and name Keith Roberts mayor pro tem amid heated public comment that ranged from concerns about policing and immigration enforcement to accusations of corruption and developer influence. The reorganization carried after public debate and multiple recesses.
Cody Bass was reappointed mayor and Keith Roberts chosen as mayor pro tem in a sometimes heated South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting on Jan. 21, 2026. The council carried the motion after several rounds of public comment and an extended discussion among members.
The reorganization set off sustained public comment, with speaker Larry Pedigo saying the council “does pick winners and losers” and urging elected officials to prioritize long‑term community character over outside developers. Melissa Soldston, one of several…
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