Council Member
Term Expires: November 2022
Phone: (530) 701-1688
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Biography

Councilmember Boomgaarden was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and relocated to Yuba City to attend Yuba College after graduating from high school.  While not a lifelong resident of the area his family has a long history in the area dating back to the early 1800’s.  While attending Yuba College he became a volunteer for the Yuba City Fire Department eventually joining as a full time firefighter.  He promoted up through the ranks to the position of Fire Chief where he served 14 years of his 30 year career with the City.  During his career he was also appointed to the Command Staff one of Cal Fire’s Incident Command Teams where he travelled throughout the state assisting in the management of large scale emergency incidents.  During his fire service career he also represented California’s Fire Chiefs on several committees at the State level.

After retiring from the City in 2009, he began working as the General Manager for Valley Truck and Tractor, an agricultural equipment dealership selling John Deere equipment with 9 stores in the Sacramento Valley.  In July of 2017 he was promoted to the position of President of the locally owned company which has been in business for over 70 years.

Councilmember Boomgaarden’s education includes 2 Associates Degrees and Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Public Administration.  He attended numerous management and leadership courses at both the California State Fire Academy and the National Fire Academy.  He has been an active member of our community participating on numerous boards, committees.  He has also been actively involved in coaching and supporting youth sports in our community.

Councilmember Boomgaarden is married to his wife Karyn and they have three sons.  Their oldest son Cameron graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in AG Business and is now working as an Assistant Orchard Manager for a large family owned farming operation. Their twin sons Michael and Kyle are attending Feather River College where they are currently on the baseball team.

Councilmember Boomgaarden is looking forward to working with his fellow Council Members and City Staff to provide the best services possible to the residents, businesses and guests of Yuba City.

Council Member Boomgaarden serves on the following Boards and Commissions: 

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   City Council Boards and Commission Assignments 2019

Commission                                                                Date/Time/Location                                            Stipend

Feather River Air Quality                                           4:00 p.m. First Monday                                          $100/meeting
Management District (Alt)                                         Every other Month
                                                                                             915 8th St. Marysville, CA

Gilsizer Drainage District (Alt)                                 4:00 p.m. Monthly                                                       None   
                                                                                             Every 2nd Wednesday
                                                                                             1201 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA                                             

Sacramento Area Council of                                    9:00 a.m. Monthly Every 3rd Thursday      $100/meeting
Governments (SACOG) (Alt)                                     1415 L St. #300 Sacramento, CA                                         

Local Agency Formation District                           4:00 p.m. 2nd  Thursdays                                        None
(LAFCO)                                                                            Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nove
                                                                                             1201 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA

Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency                       1:30 p.m. Monthly Every 2nd  Wednesday       None
(SBFCA)                                                                             1201 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA                                       

Sutter Animal Services Authority                           1:00 p.m. Monday Jan- Apr- June- Sep            None
(SASA)                                                                                Nov. 1201 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA

Redevelopment Oversight Board (Alt)                As needed - Sutter County                                       None
                                                                                             1160 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA

Yuba Sutter Transit Authority                                  4:00 p.m. Monthly Every 3rd Thursday      $50/meeting
(YSTA) (Alt)