Housing, homelessness, mental health, small business growth, historical preservation, community clean up and senior services are the issues that I am most passionate about. My name is Ruth Carter and my husband and I have raised 6 wonderful adult children and we recently earned the titles of Pop-Pop & Gigi. As an 18+year small business owner, I belong to the El Dorado County Association of Realtors and am a current Board member. In addition, I serve as an Internship Committee member, teaching on Zoom or in-person to aspiring Realtors. During the Caldor Fire, I spent many hours volunteering to help our community and facilitating getting much needed supplies to evacuees. I am passionate about living by the Golden Rule, as well as Paying it Forward. I have advocated for the homeless and hungry for most of my adult life, because I grew up very poor. This fueled my personal fire and drive to succeed. I believe there is a creator and I have a higher purpose to serve. My hope, as your elected Councilmember, is to bring a fresh perspective. Let’s pass down a sense of pride in preserving and prospering in the City of Placerville for generations to come.
