I promote water conservation, climate change planning, and creating recreation opportunities. I want to join the Humboldt Community Services District (HSCD) Board to ensure that the unincorporated communities that adjacent to Eureka have clean water, well run services, and plans in place for climate change. HCSD serves approximately 7400 residential and 300 business customers. An adequate supply o
f water is essential to the health and safety of the unincorporated communities HCSD serves. Other Community Services Districts provide additional essential services like parks, recreation, libraries, fire departments, community gardens, and open space conservation. I would like to have community wide conversations and collaborate with ratepayers to work toward shared goals that improve the district for everyone. It is crucial to plan and adapt to climate change as drought, wildfires, and sea level rise are realities we need to contend with. It is prudent to prepare for emergencies such as earthquakes, winter flooding, and PSPS events. Ensuring safe water service for future generations is an act of hope and working with other organizations to protect watersheds is a practical step to maintain a high level of water quality. My degree in Environmental Planning gives me a science and policy foundation to inform research and decision making that will prioritize safe, efficient water and sewer systems. I have served the Humboldt community both in my career and through many volunteer endeavors which has given me a deep connection and appreciation of the people and place we call home and it is a gift and privilege to be able to serve our community. You can learn more about the HCSD at http://humboldtcsd.org/
