Richard Marks still on NCRA board, misinformation given regarding seat, Supervisors clarify

Got a call from Uri Driscoll this morning. It seems he was given some misinformation. Uri is checking in to get clarification.

I also heard back from SupervisorRyan Sundberg that he received the email. Supervisor Virginia Bass spoke with Supervisor Estelle Fennell and told me,


"I think Someone is confused as Richard is still on the board until at least June 2016 if not 2017. There currently is not an opening."

Email from Uri to Supervisors:

Dear Humboldt County Supervisors,

Please accept my apologies regarding the NCRA appointment. The information I had was not accurate and originally there appeared to be a urgency that did not allow me time to verify that information.

My enthusiasm for such a position stems from my strong desire to pull together support to reinforce our existing rail corridor prism around Humboldt Bay. By rising above the trail vs rail stalemate we can pool resources and actually build a tourist rail with trail as well as protect valuable infrastructure, agriculture lands and wildlife habitat in preparation for sea level rise. This critical part of our coastal protection needs focus and energy.

I appreciate all the support and encouragement expressed during this rather brief but mis-timed nomination process.