Buckle up, Tahoe fam, our local political scene just took a wild turn that’s more chaotic than a powder day gone wrong.

In a jaw-dropping sequence of municipal mayhem, South Lake Tahoe’s leadership is unraveling faster than a cheap ski jacket. Mayor Tamara Wallace recently admitted to embezzling funds from Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church and revealed a recent suicide attempt, setting the stage for an unprecedented political meltdown.

A Bar Brawl with Political Consequences

Enter Mayor Pro Tem Cody Bass, who’s now facing his own legal drama after an explosive incident at Lake Tahoe AleWorx in Stateline. According to reports, Bass, who also owns a local cannabis dispensary, was arrested for trespassing and harassment after a confrontation with a bar employee. The altercation allegedly involved Bass claiming he’d “have people kill” the employee, followed by a physical escalation that ended with Bass being arrested.

This isn’t Bass’s first rodeo with legal troubles. Back in 2021, he was arrested on DUI charges involving suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, charges that somehow didn’t prevent his re-election to City Council. Talk about local political resilience.

Political Musical Chairs

The most ironic twist? Bass might actually become South Lake Tahoe’s mayor due to Wallace’s potential embezzlement charges. It’s a political plot twist that feels more like a Netflix drama than municipal governance.

Bass remains defiant, declaring on Facebook that he won’t step down and plans to “prove his innocence” through due process. The city’s public information officer, Sheree Juarez, has been left managing yet another awkward municipal scandal.

For a town known more for its epic ski runs and lake views, South Lake Tahoe’s political landscape is proving to be its most unpredictable terrain yet. Stay tuned, adventure seekers, this story is far from over.