Overview

• Tamara Wallace said in a published letter that she took money from Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church over an extended period while working there.
• She wrote that she was not discovered and instead provided the church with account numbers and passwords to reveal the losses.
• Wallace said she attempted suicide on Sept. 11 and later spent 18 days in inpatient care, where she began medication and therapy that continues.
• The El Dorado County district attorney’s office confirmed an active investigation and said no charges have been filed yet.
• Wallace pledged to repay every cent and said she expects criminal charges, while the City Council and the church have not commented and the city attorney outlined appointment or special election options if her seat becomes vacant.