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| FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE

Making their case

The five candidates running for the District 5 county supervisor seat participated in a forum recently, with each making the case as to why they should be favored in the June 13 primary. To read about the candidates’ views on a variety of topics important to Del Norte County, see Pages A10 and A11.

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Rev Douglas Brower For U.S. Congress 2nd District

Bringing Biblical Principles to Governance

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The reality is that we need to wake up and realize that our current leaders are not representing us, The people of Northern California.

I Stand for School Choice! Let’s make sure that our children are protected and that we have a voice in their education and growth in the School System As the parents of 4 daughters, 2 granddaughters and 2 grandsons, my wife Bonnie and I feel that our family values are not currently being represented by our District 2 U.S. Congressman. I have a finger on the pulse of our district with regards to our major issues like homelessness, economics, wildfires, drought, Covid-19, gas prices, taxes, and infrastructure. As a public servant, I have served on the City of Ferndale Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, as an elected City Councilman, an educator at local drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs as well as various other committees. I am uniquely prepared to represent our district with core Biblical principles and sound business decisions.people! Paid for by Rev. Douglas Brower for Congress • revdouglasbrower.com

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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 |

Del Norte GOP Official Candidate

Endorsements Vote by mail or in person Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Primary Election

Senator Brian Dahle For Governor

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Mark Meuser U.S. Senate

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Peter Verbica Board of Equalization D2

George Yang Superintendent of Public Instruction

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| FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

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County Supervisor, District 5

Questions for Supervisorial Candidates

Susan Masten

Terri Colton

David Jones

1. How should the homeless crisis be addressed? Should Del Norte County buy more motels to convert to homeless shelters?

We need to develop a comprehensive plan to increase the availability of affordable housing. We can benefit from Rogue Valley’s model, among others, and create a plan that works for everyone, from homeless folks to working professionals who cannot find a suitable place to live.

All services should be a hand up not a hand out. We do need homeless shelters, but not in residential areas, nor on our main corridor. They need to be located in any area where there are also other services available.

We need to have transitional housing for the homeless that includes the wraparound services they need.

2. What can be done to improve morale within the Sheriff’s department? How can the Sheriff’s department more effectively recruit, hire and retain experienced deputies?

Problems in our Sheriff’s Department have been building for decades. We can improve morale by providing an environment that is clean and safe to work in, streamlining the hiring process, increasing the number of officers, paying competitive wages, offering bonuses to attract and retain officers, and recruiting local folks to apply.

We need a Sheriff Department task force not another oversight committee. The department needs to be taken apart from top to bottom and the put back together. The lack of officers isn’t just because of money. The morale has been down for years with no one listening.

We, as a community, need to show support for the Sheriff’s Department. We need to review our current hiring practices for possible changes and/or enhancements. We also need to have the new hires sign a contract to remain with the department for three to five years.

3. What can be done to avoid the “catch and release” back into the community of criminal defendants before their matters are resolved by the courts? Should the 48-bed Juvenile Hall – with only one or two persons in custody – be repurposed as an adult facility?

By revitalizing our Sheriff’s Department, we can stop “catch and release” and improve safety and security in our jail facility. If we repurpose Juvenile Hall for adults, where would we put the juveniles? This is not a practical solution. In the longterm, we need to build a community where children receive structured support, not incarceration.

The “catch and release” issue was compounded by the pandemic. I propose we work with the Probation Department, the District Attorney, the Courts and the Sheriff to develop a no-nonsense policy which will keep offenders in custody until they can be seen by the Court, for the Court to make that decision.

Unfortunately Propositions 47 and 57 and AB109 have created this revolving door. As supervisor I will work with the District Attorney to find alternative ways to approach this. I am open to looking into the possible conversion of Juvenile Hall into an adult facility, but I need more information.

I’ve had four town hall meetings in Crescent City and Klamath. My constituents want their voice to be heard and to be a part of the solution. Their top concerns are: mental health, youth education/recreation, public safety and access to reliable internet and phone service. As your Supervisor, I have already started to work on many of these issues.

District 5 needs better internet and broadband. We must improve the safety in District 4, and I am proposing we utilize the Yurok Tribal police for Klamath. We have a substation for the Sheriff for the rest of the district, and we implore neighborhood watch groups.

There are two top pressing challenges in District 5. The first is the lack of emergency services. This will be compounded if the Red Mountain repeater is removed. I will work to find a fair solution. The other is homeless encampments. Here is where transitional housing will come into play.

5. How can Del Norte County become a place where young people want to remain, to raise a family, to start a career, and become a vital part of this community? What will you do to bring about these changes?

Children in Del Norte County need to see their homes as a safe, innovative, in a growing community where they can dream about their future and find educational opportunities and adult support to make it happen. The County’s role includes revitalizing recreation programs, supporting schools, and participating in the Promise Neighborhood initiative which will bring $30 million to better equip our local students.

We take pride in what we have. We provide opportunities for the youth so that when they get to a time when they are having children, they realize the opportunities available for their children. We encourage the younger generation to take on community pride projects, such as I have done for the past 39 years with the Jaycee Tournament.

We need infrastructure. More shopping, businesses large and small. We need to show and encourage our youth that there are good jobs right here. We can develop a mentoring program and offer specialized classes that showcase what we have to offer.

6. Should Del Norte County impose additional controls and fees on shortterm rentals? Should short-term rentals be confined to commercial or multi-family zones, or to owner-occupied properties?

In developing a comprehensive plan for affordable housing, we do need to look at controls on short-term rentals. But we want to encourage tourism and local entrepreneurship as well as affordable housing. Finding the middle ground requires careful research.

The only controls that vacation rentals should have extra beyond what a normal business should have is if they are located in a residential area. There needs to be guidelines for making sure the guests are not disruptive to the community. All vacation rentals should be registered with the county also.

Before we think about any fees or controls. We need to get an accurate count of the short-term rentals that we have. We must determine where they are and whether they are paying their Transient Occupancy Tax (T.O.T.) fees.

7. Should Del Norte County turn down state and federal grants with strings attached that dictate how local government must solve local problems? Under what circumstances should Del Norte County confront problems without outside funding?

The short answer is, “It’s complicated!” We need to accept state and federal grants that work for our overall benefit. Yes, we should be wary of strings that come with grant money, but to turn our backs on all funding on ideological grounds would be imprudent.

No. You should never leave money on the table. We should be selective with the grants we apply for and make sure the requirements of them fit within our vision as a county. We should confront problems with outside funding when it helps improve the overall growth of our residents.

Yes. We are already doing that with Measures R and S.

8. Should the Measure R sales tax increase be repealed? Why or why not?

I don’t support the repeal of Measure R. Measure R money pays for emergency disaster preparedness and the salaries of employees vital to our community’s success: law enforcement officers, dispatch operators, District Attorney investigators, code enforcement, nuisance and blight officers, and animal control staff.

Measure R was voted in by a majority of my constituents. My job would be making sure that all funds were spent within the guidelines.

Measure R should not be repealed. In it’s first year it has created several good paying jobs for the County. It has given much needed pay increases to law enforcement. These are good things. And more to come in the future.

9. Briefly explain, Why are you the best candidate for a seat on the Board of Supervisors representing your district?

I am grateful for the opportunity to be serving my county now as District 5 Supervisor. I believe voters will be able to answer this question for themselves after reading my answers here and considering my record of leadership in the community.

I have proven to have a variety of experience in all aspects of the unique population of District 5, including the working families, the business owners, the Tribal members, and all those in between. I have not been sitting on the sidelines, I am directly involved in the solutions that make this county great. I have been advocating for the betterment of this county as a resident, and I will continue to advocate as your supervisor.

I am the President of the Klamath Chamber of Commerce for 4 years. I am the spokesman for the Measure R Oversight Committee. I was the Chairman of the Del Norte Redistricting Committee. I decided to run more than two years ago. As you can see, I have been actively working for our community and this goal since then. I will be able to start working as your Supervisor on Day One.

4. What is the most pressing problem in your supervisorial district? What do you propose as a solution?

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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 |

County Supervisor, District 5

Questions for Supervisorial Candidates

David Markel

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Dean Wilson

1. How should the homeless crisis be addressed? Should Del Norte County buy more motels to convert to homeless shelters?

We needed to help families that have become homeless due to no fault of their own. We need to get service members off the streets and into the military programs that will help. People with mental problems need better one-on-one, in-person programs, not a counselor on a computer screen. Addicts on the streets need to be put into a program to dry these people up. If this doesn’t help, we needed to lock them up in jail until He or She is Dry. Repeat offenders stay longer in Jail. No more homeless motels.

To control the homeless crisis, Del Norte County needs to model successful programs. One such program provides a Designated Area for the homeless to stay, thus giving law enforcement the ability to remove the homeless from “undesignated areas” and thereby control where the homeless can rest. I do not support county purchase of shelters or hotels.

2. What can be done to improve morale within the Sheriff’s department? How can the Sheriff’s department more effectively recruit, hire and retain experienced deputies?

The need to have better pay for officers, and better pay for office help in the sheriff’s department will improve morale. The pay should be comparable with other departments in the area. They need to be able to lock Criminals up for more than five seconds, the paper is not dry before the criminal is let loose on the street and ready to be lock up again.

It is not more money, but accountability and leadership that is needed. The Sheriff’s Office has become a toxic work environment where lack of discipline and accountability have led to a breakdown in standards and high turnover. It is now suffering from a lack of experienced deputies and staffing shortages.

LONGER JAIL TIME! Yes, this would help with catch and release, this would work until these people go to Court and this will help with the morale. To keep these people in jail longer, the use of the 48-bed Juvenile Hall will help. We need to repurpose this facility for these criminals.

Our jail has a capacity for 142 inmates, but we have a District Attorney that won’t prosecute low level criminal offenders and COVID rules that won’t allow for holding those arrested for non-violent crimes. Juvenile hall should not be converted, but it should be closed. Is it the best way to spend $2.5 million per year?

4. What is the most pressing problem in your supervisorial district? What do you propose as a solution?

Roads need to be fixed. Put them into the road system, or call them a county-maintained road, or just run a road grader down these streets. Homelessness is a real problem that needs to be fix and these homeless people are often druggies and criminals who need to be put in jail. These steps will solve most of the problems in District 5.

Crime and the homeless are the most common concerns I hear from the citizens in District 5. By creating a Designated Area (see answer No.1), law enforcement can then enforce laws prohibiting homeless camps outside of that area; the District Attorney can prosecute offenders; and homeless services can focus on the Designated Area to encourage use.

County Clerk/Recorder Alissia D. Northrup

Bring back better paying jobs, like in the fishing industry, Right now the Harbor Commission is trying to get rid of the fisheries and Fashion Blacksmith, which has been a boat builder and repair shop for decades, and provides good paying job for its employees. Jobs like this make lots of money and employs a lot of workers. This is good for the tax base and would keep some of the younger people in this county, This will create more new business, followed by new retail shopping.

Opportunities and Love of Community are vital, along with living wage jobs and reasonable starter homes, especially for young people. We need to aggressively promote the trades: plumbers, electricians, contractors, farmers and ranchers. Our high school should be joining with Humboldt Poly Tech on computer education and engineering.

Auditor-Controller Clinton Schaad

6. Should Del Norte County impose additional controls and fees on shortterm rentals? Should short-term rentals be confined to commercial or multi-family zones, or to owner-occupied properties?

NO Bad Business, NO Del Norte should not impose any fees at all, I think a land owner should be able to rent properties when he or she has the space to rent, within reasonable county guidelines. The county is always trying to take their cut; we must stop the county from having to much control over private property

No, we need to promote development. We need to make the process simpler and easy for projects to move quickly. Government needs to get out of the way of progress and be an asset and not an impediment. We need to help in the development of starter homes and affordable rentals by reducing regulations.

Yes, we should turn down federal grants that take control of county government. We don’t need someone telling us how to run our law enforcement. Our problem may not be the same, as theirs. Del Norte County doesn’t need to take in homeless problems from different counties or other cities for money. Those citites need to solve their own problems, not give them to Del Norte County. The county needs to solve its own problem and get help with no strings attached. Our issues are not always the same as other counties; one fix doesn’t always fix all the problems.

My experience as administrator allowed me to evaluate the costs and benefits of available grants, choosing those best suited for our situation. For example, I often refused grants that required staffing commitments which would reduce patrol deputy time in our communities. Other than emergencies, grants that require ongoing commitment of resources need to be avoided.

8. Should the Measure R sales tax increase be repealed? Why or why not?

YES Measure R should be repealed. This is a Business and Job Killer. Who wants to start a business in Del Norte County with high taxes when you can drive 20 miles and pay no sales taxes at all. People are not going to shop in Del Norte County or Crescent City. I know a lot people who shop out of the town so they don’t have to pay high taxes. I see a lot of people driving around town so they don’t have to go into Crescent City We are losing business. The roads they are using to bypass Crescent City are not design for this kind of traffic. Measure R, hurts the county in long run, by destroying county roads which the county doesn’t want to repair in the first place.

I did not vote for Measure R and I firmly believe the government should live within its means. In these inflationary times, if Measure R is repealed, it would be wise to develop two versions of next year’s budget, one with and one without Measure R funding.

9. Briefly explain, Why are you the best candidate for a seat on the Board of Supervisors representing your district?

I care what’s happening in District 5, I know what the problems are with the roads and homeless, I am the person that can solve problems in District 5, and I will working for every person in District 5, not for special interest groups. I have lived in the same place for 40 years in Bertsch Track, helped build the fire station in Bertsch track. This has helped with fire insurance for Bertsch residents. I helped the sheriff department step up patrols in the Bertsch Track area as a member of the sheriff advisory committee. I will help the rest of District 5 in the same way.

As Sheriff, I navigated the department for 12 years through many challenges, but came out stronger. Serving as your County Supervisor, I will prioritize listening, learning, and planning for you, in order to have a government responsive to your needs. I will use both my government and private business experience to benefit our district and open up opportunities.

Uncontested county races in June primary Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Lopez

County Assessor Jennifer Perry

District Attorney Katherine Micks Sheriff/Coroner Garrett Scott Superintendent of Schools Jeff Harris

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| FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

DEL NORTE TRIPLICATE

Governor Newsom, Leave Del Norte County alone! Del Norte is tired of failed polices, costly handouts, bullying tactics, and threats from Sacramento to our future wellbeing. Any Supervisor who supports this narrative has got to go. Chris Howard, your time has come and gone. Chris Howard, During your two terms in office: • The Sheriff’s Office crisis is now out of control; • You created a homeless hotel that is a tax loser...with no long term financial benefit to the county, not one penniless individual was helped off the streets; • You have saddled the taxpayers to future social projects that will likely cripple this county; • Our fair, harbor, and schools lack financial security; • The County carries a huge unfunded retirement liability.

As your Supervisor, I will oppose...

• Rules that do not apply to me (Chris Howard term limit immunity) • Denial of residents’ Civil and Constitutional Rights. • Government overreach to diminish private property rights. • Ignoring Hiouchi, Big Flat, Smith River Gasquet and our Tribal neighbors.

With Your Help, as your Supervisor, I will:

• Seek sustainable sources of revenue. • Create safe, educational, recreational places for our kids. • Support open-minded conservative values.

A Lifetime of Public and Community Service: • Veteran, U.S. Army • 32-year resident • Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer - 5 years • 28 years in State service in middle management and investigative services • Volunteer Search and Rescue, 10 years • Fire Safe Council Board Member • Emergency Operations, disaster recovery and preparedness, 8 years • Co-Captain, Hiouchi Neighbors Helping Neighbors • Vice President, Hiouchi Community Service District “Government must be transparent, not hidden behind the current cloud of smoke and mirrors. We need cost-saving budgets that provide programs that benefit taxpayers, not just the well-to-do.”

I need your vote to go to work for YOU!

Joe “Hank” Akin Your District 3 County Supervisor

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We can’t afford four more years of Chris Howard Supervisor Howard has already served eight years. And what has happened? • Sheriff Department in turmoil • Legacy Motel (Bad Call) • Rising drug abuse and mental illness • Out-of-control homelessness • Declining health care system • Exempt from Term Limits

Frank Magarino

It’s time to put somebody else in charge!!

• Family man: Wife Paula and 2 Daughters • Successful businessman: 23 years, 40+ employees • Public Service: Del Norte Unified School District Trustee Former Planning Commissioners Grand Juror Community volunteer

FRANK MAGARINO District 3 Supervisor

Call me, let’s discuss your ideas. We will find solutions together! 707-321-8407 Paid for by The Committee to elect Frank Magarino District 3 Supervisor FPPC #1446675

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| FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

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Dear Del Norte -

POLITICAL DIVISION

Our country is torn apart into sides that don’t recognize each other as Americans

SYSTEMIC INCOMPETENCE Our politicians serve their biggest donors first, putting real people last

BROKEN CAPITALISM

Our largest companies dominate our lives and ignore the value of real people

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County Supervisor, District 3

Questions for Supervisorial Candidates

Chris Howard

Joe “Hank” Akin

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Frank Magarino

1. How should the homeless crisis be addressed? Should Del Norte County buy more motels to convert to homeless shelters?

We need to identify those who are struggling with mental illness and substance abuse, and provide programs for those who need a hand up, as well as work with new state legislation to address this community priority. No, I do not believe our County should purchase additional motels.

Fix the problem, not the narrative. The Constitutional Right to pursue happiness must be protected. The question is not about mental health and drugs or economic hardship; those issues are separate and require different solutions. Del Norte County should not buy more motels to convert to homeless shelters without specific measured financial benefit to the county, as well as the guaranteed safety and security of its citizens.

Absolutely not, Del Norte County should not be buying any more motels and weakening our Transient Occupancy Tax base.

2. What can be done to improve morale within the Sheriff’s department? How can the Sheriff’s department more effectively recruit, hire and retain experienced deputies?

Garrett Scott will be our new Sheriff. The Board of Supervisors must provide him with the support he needs to rebuild the Sheriff’s Department, its workforce, the jail, dispatch and deputies that protect this community. Effective leadership and Measure R funding will be key to solving these issues.

Provide the tools and training to deal with the current and ever-changing issues and support the enforcement of their lawful duties. Without a thriving and safe and supportive community in which to live and serve, a successful effort to recruit, hire and retain experienced deputies is not likely to happen. Prison guards make more money, yet they return to their families from whence they came also. There is not enough tax dollars to sustain competition with other agencies. We must compete with revenue to compete with salaries.

First of all, we need strong leadership and build up morale. I believe incoming Sheriff Garrett Scott will bring that to the Sheriff’s Department. When a deputy makes an arrest, we need to support them and prosecute the criminals, we need to stop the catch and release. It’s bad for the sheriff’s department’s morale.

In 2014, AB109, Prop 47 and Prop 57 resulted in early release of criminals and affected our ability to prosecute offenders. Our peace officers need the tools and legislation to do their jobs so our district attorney can prosecute. Until our jail can be rebuilt, every option, including juvenile hall, should be considered.

The “catch and release” narrative is caused by the failed policies from Sacramento lawmakers. Laws have to be in place to be enforced. The act of theft is the same crime, regardless of the dollar amount. Hold your government accountable. The County has the authority to sue the Governor for failure to protect its citizens. The Juvenile Hall, with a secure physical plant and necessary staffing can be repurposed into an adult facility. But if the County cannot financially staff the county jail, how can it expand the ability to do so across town? Priority budgeting is a last option, what gets cut to support safety?

That’s a subject that has been discussed in the past but the 42-bed Juvenile Hall would need a major retrofitting, and other obstacles that need to be overcome. It can be done, we just need strong leadership to make it happen.

4. What is the most pressing problem in your supervisorial district? What do you propose as a solution?

High fire danger and fuel loads on our public and private lands, and high insurance premiums are a continuing threat to District 3. Thankfully, we’ve secured millions of dollars to address fuel reductions, and I’m working hard to have our voices heard in Sacramento regarding insurance premiums.

The residents of the Third District indicate safety and security as the most pressing concern. We must support the newly lected Sheriff to the extent possible to perform his necessary Constitutional duties.

District 3 has three distinct regions. Gasquet’s pressing need is to address the Fire Risk Assessment and very high cost of fire insurance, something that should have been addressed over two years ago before we were designated as such. Hiouchi, county roads that are in need of repair, such as Douglas Park, Low Divide, and Smith River residents are concerned about the groundwater, folks don’t feel safe drinking it. A local supermarket is needed there, affordable housing and apartments. All three areas are also lacking law enforcement presence.

Close to 80 percent of our high school graduates currently stay in Del Norte. However, graduates often lack the skills to join the workforce. Investment in more career technical education, economic development and the creation of living wage jobs in Del Norte County is top priority.

Legacy monies are unsustainable. Bring in revenue to support the services of the county to keep taxes to a minimum, and invest in activities, vocations, and challenges that will hold young peoples’ attention. We must work with stakeholders, investors, financial planners, and community developers to grow this community in positive ways, without destroying the resources and assets that make this county a desirable destination community.

Del Norte County first and foremost needs to become a place where folks feel safe, where they can start a business and not have to worry if it is going to be vandalized. A place where folks can raise a family and see a bright future for their kids. That only comes with cleaning up our streets and mitigating the homeless population that continue to commit criminal activities and create substance abuse encampments.

6. Should Del Norte County impose additional controls and fees on shortterm rentals? Should short-term rentals be confined to commercial or multi-family zones, or to owner-occupied properties?

Del Norte imposes fees on short-term rentals, by law, called transient occupancy tax (TOT) which generates revenue for the county and is enforced by the Tax Collector. We have private property rights, so if a homeowner has a good property for a VRBO, the property owner should be allowed that option.

Yes. Backyards were not intended to be commercially viable. Most backyards do not posses the facilities and utilities to support commercial traffic. Property with wells and septic tanks within Community Service Districts are not built to sustain such activity. At the very least, the CSDs should require commercial infrastructure hookups, taxes and fees. ADU’s were inended as family assistance dwellings, not as a commercial income stream.

No, I own a vacation rental and it generates TOT for our tax base. What needs to be addressed is building more housing, duplexes, triplexes, apartments and ADUs.

All grants have strings attached, whether they are State or Federal. Del Norte County does not often have the option of turning down funds that support areas of vital need. However, the Board of Supervisors chooses which grants to apply for based on criteria that fits the County’s goals and needs.

YES! Counties have long been left without assistance to resolve matters within the county. No burden, however small, originating by any other entity outside the county, to include commercial, State or otherwise, should be allowed without full financial and logistical support provided by said entity, as long as that burden exists.

The Legacy motel is a perfect example of no funding after three years. Del Norte county should have turned down the grant or at least dictated how and where we should have used that grant. We should pay closer attention to what our future obligations will be, and whether we can afford it, and not put an additional burden on our general funds.

8. Should the Measure R sales tax increase be repealed? Why or why not?

No. Measure R tackled some of the toughest issues facing the County’s constrained budget, blight, public safety, animal control, response to natural disaster and roads. The one thing I heard clearly from constituents was to find a way to fund budget shortfalls for these important County services.

Yes. The recall of Measure R vote was lawfully requested by the people. The Board of Supervisors serve at the will of the people, and should not act in contravention of the people, regardless of how noble the Board professes to be. This is why the critical operations of the county are not sustainable by taxation alone, especially with record inflation and taxation.

No, I believe that the sheriff’s department, probation department, code enforcement, and animal control are all in desperate need of funding. Now, how we got here is a matter of the Board of Supervisors’ lack of communication with the department heads, which is something I will be very diligent in improving.

9. Briefly explain, Why are you the best candidate for a seat on the Board of Supervisors representing your district?

I believe my commitment, understanding and relationships on local, state and federal issues will bring decisive leadership to our Board. I’ve served our community in multiple capacities for 25 years and I’ll continue to find solutions, build consensus and represent District 3 and our entire County.

The last eight years have shown that the Sheriff’s Office is in crisis, the schools define the word blight, the Harbor has drained monies and run off local family businesses, large sums of monies are unaccounted for, County employees have an unfunded retirement, people are tired of being misled, all under the current Board of Supervisors. The current Board of Supervisors allows the Governor to dictate failed policies and pet projects without financial and logistical support, which will continue to cripple this County.

Del Norte County is a special place, a gem in the rough, and for far too long we find reason why not to move forward, call it the good old boys club, or afraid of making hard decisions. I, for one, am not afraid of making those decisions that will be controversial and rattle the “it’s alway been done this way” mentality. I have the experience, work ethics and true grit to make that happen, together and with your help. I’m approachable and know how to motivate folks.

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County Supervisor, District 4 Questions for Supervisorial Candidates 1. How should the homeless crisis be addressed? Should Del Norte County buy more motels to convert to homeless shelters?

2. What can be done to improve morale within the Sheriff’s department? How can the Sheriff’s department more effectively recruit, hire and retain experienced deputies?

4. What is the most pressing problem in your supervisorial district? What do you propose as a solution?

6. Should Del Norte County impose additional controls and fees on short-term rentals? Should short-term rentals be confined to commercial or multi-family zones, or to owner-occupied properties?

8. Should the Measure R sales tax increase be repealed? Why or why not?

9. Briefly explain, Why are you the best candidate for a seat on the Board of Supervisors representing your district?

Brian Stone

1 - Motel conversion is just one tool to address the homeless crises. The complexity of this issue involves an understanding of why people became homeless, mental illness, drug addiction, reasons for job loss, housing markets, and the tools to deal with this crisis. This question cannot be answered in 50 words or less as requested by the editor. 2 - The Sheriff is responsible for the leadership of the department. Proper leadership will ultimately improve morale. The Supervisors are responsible for the department budget. Without proper funding, this department will remain a training facility for other departments outside of our area. We need to pay a good living wage to our officers. 3 - The answer lies with the District Attorney, the court system, and the lack of a proper county jail. The “catch and release” is due to the lack of available space in the jail. We need a new jail. Funding is available from the Federal Infrastructure Act of 2021 to help us pay for it. Can Juvenile Hall be legally converted for this purpose? When the facility was constructed, did the language in the state or federal grant funds restrict the use of the facility? If the facility can be used for a different purpose, then use it. 4 - Housing is the most pressing problem. Many properties lie within the “Tsunami Flood Zone” and cannot be built on. Also, there are restrictions on septic systems due to high ground water. The County needs to invest in a sewer system for county residents. This can be built using grant funding from the Federal Infrastructure Act of 2021. 5 - Bring good paying jobs to our community. An example is the Federal and State initiatives to bring Offshore Wind Power to our region. This industry will bring approximately 7,000 new jobs to Del Norte and Humboldt counties in the next five to eight years. We can expand our harbor without disruption to the fishing fleet. 6 - The Board of Supervisors will ultimately make that decision. I know the county needs to hire additional Code Enforcement Officers who can identify all operational AirBnb’s. Then a determination must be made to see if the housing stock has been affected. Then the Board should act accordingly. 7 - It depends on the “strings” attached. The Supervisors will assess what the funds are for and weigh it against the restraints. Until we can fund the county government without help from outside sources, we must take the grant funds for specific projects. Question: Do we refuse funding because of a political agenda? 8 - No. We need to pay the Sheriff’s staff a livable wage and hire Code Enforcement Officers. The voters just passed Measure R and there are provisions for a public oversight committee. If the Committee determines that there is a problem, then we the citizens can repeal Measure R in the future. 9 - I am the only candidate with the qualifications and experience to do the job. When I became a Harbor Commissioner, the harbor was on the brink of bankruptcy. Due to my hard work, the Harbor now has a positive cashflow of $ 1.3 million per year (less depreciation.) My governmental and business experience was applied to fix the problems.

Joey Borges

Patty Adams

1 - I don’t think buying more hotels is the answer. We need to work towards building more homes and creating more jobs to give people willing to work the opportunity to be successful.

1 - I believe that the homeless need to have a comprehensive program: housing paired with mental health assistance/medication, if needed, and a sober program for any substance abuse issues.

2 - After talking with multiple current and ex Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office employees, the common response from everyone was accountability. The morale would be greatly improved if everyone was held to the same standard and a strict chain of command was enforced. Simply by enforcing chain of command and accountability the entire atmosphere would improve, thus drawing new people in and keeping the quality current employees.

2 - In part this will be much improved with the return to normalcy with an established professional like Garrett Scott. I also feel that there should be an audit for current procedures, the recent incident with the prison cell highlighted a lack of consistency. We need to recruit at each academy to emphasize the area that we live in and our ability to offer an excellent work-life balance. Also it would be helpful if we were able to have contracts that new hires are required to sign for a designated number of years of service, with repercussions if they left prior to contract end (i.e. if a signing bonus was offered they could potentially lose/repay that bonus if they left sooner).

3 - The current jail is not being utilized at full capacity due to staffing issues. When staffing issues are resolved the Sheriffs Department will be able to house appropriate individuals pending the resolution of their case.

4 - A large portion of our lands are state owned, and we need to ensure the public has access to our lands. The State needs to be held accountable to maintain these properties, and in the removal of blighted homes. Furthermore, the State must pay Del Norte County the $700,000 it owes for taking property off the tax roll.

5 - Del Norte County is beautiful place and offers a wonderful place to raise a family. By working hand-in-hand with our major agencies such as the Sheriff’s Office, school districts and City of Crescent City, we can address any issues that would deter our youth from not wanting to be here.

6 - Short term rentals should be required to have the same fees as others short term rentals, and be required to follow guidelines set in place to ensure the quality of life of the people surrounding short term rentals

7 - Federal grants are a lot of times very short-termed, meaning we receive a large chunk of money to start a project, then we are left holding the bag trying to fund and maintain a project we could have never afforded in the first place. So no, I’m not in favor of strings attached.

8 - I am not in favor of increasing taxes. I believe our public safety issues should be addressed, but it should be found within our budget.

9 - I have kids active in this county, a business here, and have been heavily involved in this community my whole life. I have a strong work ethic and am not afraid to make tough decisions. I love Del Norte County and want to see it become a place our children want to call home.

3 - There should be a cumulative record of offenses so that it can be tallied up to the $950 felony limit, so that there are effects to habitual offenders. I think the Juvenile Hall option should be explored, also the level 1 section of Pelican Bay. 4 - Roads and housing are the most pressing problems in District 4. I would like to establish a hotline or app to capture the public’s concerns and respond. I was told by a current Board of Supervisors that there is set-aside funding that can go for pothole repairs or repairs to private roads, but no one has requested this solution. Regarding housing, the crisis that we are in was not created in a very short term and the solution will also take some time. We need to streamline our entitlement process for prospective builders and developers, and make sure that our staff has a vision of saying yes rather than roadblocks for progress. Perhaps a pairing of public and private resources will aid in the development of housing. 5 - I have mentioned my goals for increased housing, the availability of homes/apartments will help alleviate “where” our young people can live. Also, I would like to increase our economic health. One suggestion I have is to establish a vocational school (trade school). This school could be established in as little as two years with the assistance of trade unions that are eager for young apprentices. 6 - No, Del Norte County should not establish any additional controls or fees for short-term rentals – we already pay enough fees and taxes. These short-term vacation rentals are a boon to our local economy via the 10 percent TOT. I do not agree with any increase in rules or requirements for short-term rentals. 7 - We need to scrutinize what the “strings” are that might be a requirement. We have enough governmental controls and should not adopt more. The outside funding that doesn’t address our issues and requires exorbitant controls would be unacceptable. 8 - No, the voters voted this measure in and it is providing a much needed influx of funding that we would not be able to generate otherwise. Also with the funding that has been promised, employees have been hired, equipment purchased, etc. If this measure was repealed, how would we be able to pay the new employees or replace outdated infrastructure? 9 - I have a unique skill set that would greatly benefit Del Norte County, being local but also having earned an education and experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Working for these large companies provided additional training, negotiations for multi million contracts, working with teams to solve issues, as well as extensive travel domestically. I was able to see how other communities solved housing shortages for first responders in San Francisco/Silicon Valley. I am a local realtor (David Finigan Real Estate) with knowledge of the dynamics of our local housing market. I have a methodical process that I utilize, researching a subject or issue and questioning the status quo. I would ask “why” something was established and what the process was to reach a decision. My goal is to increase our local economy and alleviate the housing shortage.

Margaret Sargent

1 - Homeless answers are unfolding in other counties. Having patience to see how these types of answers impact their communities and why. Placing homeless in the center of a community would only be beneficial if they were provided a community service for the benefits they are receiving. Wherever they are located, they deserve to become part of our community.

2 - I have no worries for our Sheriff’s Department. A non-politically motivated Sheriff will improve morale; that will be done when Sheriff Scott steps into office. Using resources allocated from Measure R to increase pay and benefits similar to corrections officer pay will definitely help support recruit, hire and retain deputies longer.

3 - Yes, The juvenile hall would definitely help expand our jail capacity, along with using the old CHP office, as well as Bar-O Boys’ Ranch. All of our juvenile offenders need to learn how to become functioning community members, by learning how to work with others.

4 - We are relying too heavily on local government, not on the families in our community. We have rich resources in volunteers, we just need more. Think, “what can I do to help support and rebuild my community with the skills I have?” JFK’s quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” is a very vital reminder of our duty to our county.

5 - Let’s build a community that works together to create positive bonds amongst community members. This will naturally evoke a place where young people want to remain. Create food sustainability where all families choose to volunteer time; do community service projects as a family outing once a week, rather than being idle. Structure cultural bonding behaviors around base resources; start by involving kids’ emotions positively. A family that eats together, sticks together.

6 - Short-term vacation rentals should pay taxes/fees the same as hotels pay. People should do what they wish on their own property. Helping develop a healthy cultural structure in our community that will lead property owners to develop appropriately for common benefits of the structure.

7 - Careful case-by-case grant analysis should be considered. Our physical and private properties in Del Norte County should never be put at risk of being held ransom by government funding, debt or grant requirements. We should protect ourselves, as well as invest in ourselves, by paying taxes to support our community, instead of grants.

8 - It’s never popular to pay taxes, but Measure R passed and should remain until we have time to see what positive impact it can have on our county. We must invest in our community positively, to see positive results. 9 - I’m not politically motivated. My goals consist of bringing the community together to promote self, sustainability of land and families, to achieve natural positive mental health supports and to develop a community culture.

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Sincerely, Dear Friends and Neighbors, As your current County Harbor Commissioner, I would like to thank you for allowing me to serve you for the last 5 ½ years. When I was elected in 2016, I made a commitment to you and the community to turn the harbor’s financial situation around. Through hard work and dedication, I have shown that by applying the correct policies, practices and procedures, a failing agency like the Harbor District could be saved from bankruptcy. With my suggestions and the implementation of good business practices the Harbor now has over $1,303,000 of new revenue per year. The increase in new revenue has kept the Harbor from increasing your taxes. As I make my bid for the Fourth District Supervisorial seat, I am asking you for your support. My record shows that I have the ability and experience to be your next Supervisor. I am asking you to put my 23 years of governmental and 21 years of private sector work experience to work for you. I am asking you for your vote on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Together we can make a difference!

Sincerely, Brian L. Stone, Candidate for Del Norte County Supervisor, District 4

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A County that won’t fix its roads

is a county that suffers from

BAD LEADERSHIP Bad roads are a safety problem for: • • • •

Emergency Vehicles School Buses Overloaded Vehicles Bikes & Pedestrians

WE NEED • More Stop Signs to slow the traffic down near the residential area. • Increase in funding for County Road Department to repair and maintain our vital roads.

5th District residents are tired of being treated like we live in a slum! The County has FAILED to invest in this District, while all funding goes someplace else. There needs to be action on the homeless population problem in District 5! I will develop partnerships with the community to provide access to resources. And by doing this, our community can feel safe and secure, and improve LAW & ORDER in our area while we are battling these issues. We can address the Cellular coverage issue, including Klamath.

I’m a lifelong resident of this District. It’s time to have someone on the Board who shows that he cares about the people who live here!

DAVID MARKEL DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR Paid for by David Markel