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District 5 covers a large expanse of
land within Trinity County, encompassing the communities of Hympom,
Mad River, Ruth, Hetten Valley, Kettenpom, Zenia, Trinity Pines/Post
Mountain and a portion of Hayfork. Several mountain ranges separate
District 5 from the county seat of Weaverville, which makes for an
interesting challenge to represent the district at the county level.
The Supervisor’s position entails
being responsive to constituent concerns & issues along with
presenting updates that affect the district and the County. A
Supervisor is also one of five members of a “Governing Body” who
are responsible to set policy, make financial decisions on behalf of
the County, engage as a legislative or judicial body when an item
presents itself, and have an understanding of the complexities of
the legal requirements of holding an elected office. While the Board
of Supervisors traditionally meets on the first & third Tuesday of
each month, there are additional County meetings scheduled
throughout the year, as well as the separate Board, Commissions and
Committee assignments that the Board members participate in.
I have the honor & pleasure of
representing Trinity County on several Boards, Commissions &
Committees. Those include: Regional Council of Rural Counties (RCRC);
Northern Rural Employment Training Consortium (NoRTEC); PSA 2 Area
Agency on Aging Executive Board; Superior California Economic
District (SCED); Trinity County First Five Commission; Highway 36
Commission; Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA).
Some of the on-going challenges I
feel are facing Trinity County include:
The increasing commitment of general fund dollars for debt repayment
through 2017.
Maintaining some semblance of public
service with diminishing funds.
Outside influences, whether State or
Federal legislations, regulations or funding.
Continuing to be actively engaged
with Congress for Secure Roads & Schools funding.
Continuing to be actively engaged
with the managers of the federal lands within our County.
Continuing to be actively engaged
with internal and external plans for Trinity County water.
Public safety
and adequate funding for its needs has been and remains my top
priority as District 5 Supervisor. Keeping my district informed and
involved is also a high priority for me. It has been a pleasure to
represent you, and I look forward to working with and for you during
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