All The Pieces
I believe that we are dealing with the unintended consequences of creating a new industry without even the most basic of regulations. If a person wanted to open a family child care center in their home, they would need to get a Conditional Use Permit from the city or the county, yet we don’t require that for a growing operation. What does this say about our values as a community?
Some basic rules, including zoning, permitting and fire and electrical safety inspections, would deal with most of the problems from this issue by getting it out of our neighborhoods and ensuring that it is done safely.
What do you see as the top priority for use of the General Fund?
General fund monies should be used first and foremost to cover our most basic necessities as a county. In tough budget times like these, one of our top priorities should be making sure that there is adequate funding to retain our skilled county employees and to continue the services they provide.
County staff are our most valuable resource. The work that they do helps families put food on the table, provide health care for children and helps people get out of abusive situations. County staff also maintain our roads and our infrastructure, and protect public safety.
As your Supervisor I will work to make sure they receive the funding they need. This is one of the reasons that I have received the endorsement of AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) Local 1684, the Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs’ Organization and the last three county supervisors from this district.
What’s your strategy for trails? What about rails?
I strongly support the creation of a regional bicycle and pedestrian trail system that connects Arcata and Eureka, as well as McKinleyville, Fortuna and other communities throughout the county. With the rising cost of gas and the threat posed by global warming, sustainable and affordable forms of transportation are becoming more important than ever before. This project is strongly supported by the public and in my opinion it is long overdue.
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Today
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
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STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.
Woodside Preschool's Rummage/Bake Sale
events / 8 a.m.-noon. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St, Eureka. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.
Lanphere Dunes Restoration
STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.
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