Mike Holmes- Mayor
Council Member Mike Holmes is a fifth generation native of the Auburn area and an alumnus of Placer High School and Sierra College. He received his BA degree from San Francisco State University, and he holds a Masters degree in Political Science and a MPA in Public Administration.
Holmes entered the U.S. Navy and was commissioned an Ensign in 1963. In addition to shipboard assignments, he served as Naval Attaché to China, a base commander in South Korea and Defense Attaché in Hong Kong. He retired from the Navy as a Captain. His awards include the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal with "V".
As an educator Holmes taught history and political science at the community college and high school levels. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Sierra College.
Since returning to his hometown in 1999, Holmes has served as Foreman, pro tem, of the Placer County Grand Jury, Chair of the Placer County Charter Review District, President of the Auburn Cemetery District Board of Trustees, and a member of the Auburn Economic Development Commission and Traffic Committee.
In 2003, Holmes was inducted into the Placer High School Hall of Fame.