Category: Board of Supervisors
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The Daily Town Hall Meeting Marks 1 Year Anniversary!
By Del Norte County 5th District Supervisor, Bob Berkowitz – January 3, 2018 – A lesson in grass roots democracy “I felt so humiliated.” she said as she came away from giving her 3 minutes of testimony to the board of supervisors. She felt that, even though she was passionate about the topic and gave…
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The latest with Bar O Boys Ranch
By Donna Westfall – November 14, 2017 – 32 miles from Crescent City, up into the wilderness that makes up Gasquet, lies the 40 acres compound known as Bar O Boys Ranch. For over six decades at- risk boys were placed there from various parts of the State. For a historical look at the Ranch,…
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Latest on Last Chance Grade
By Donna Westfall – October 22, 2017 – The question to ask is, “Did anything get accomplished with this latest meeting?” Who organized this event? Caltrans District 1, Matt Brady welcomed and introduced all these folks: Victor Bjelajac, from Calif. State Parks, Larry Depee from CHP, John Driscoll from Congressman Jared Huffman’s office, Chris Howard,…
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Does Sup. Lori Cowan know what she’s talking about?
By Donna Westfall – October 17, 2017 – When people of the public implore the Board of Supervisors to start working together, it is astounding that Sup. 2nd District, Lowi Cowan, takes that and twists it around. And Sup Cowan wonders why she was subject to a recall earlier this year and will probably be…
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Why is Sup. Gitlin disappointed with the budget?
By Donna Westfall – October 16, 2017 – There were three priorities: Increase Code Enforcement funding by $14,500; Increase funding to Klamath Chamber of Commerce with a clear goal of increasing tourism; and Fix non-maintained County roads. Per Supervisor 1st District, Roger Gitlin: “It is with disappointment I report to you the Del Norte County…
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WHERE IS DEL NORTE COUNTY HEADING?
Opinion Piece By Linda Sutter – October 15, 2017 Let’s talk some hard numbers here. Del Norte County should give credit to our former local government Board of Supervisors, Dave Finigan, Martha McClure, and current Chris Howard, and Gerry Hemmingsen, (who desperately need to be replaced) for signing that $2.8 million dollar contract for the shiny…
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Sup. Berkowitz Returns From The White House
Donna Westfall – October 10, 2017 – “After years of struggling to get noticed by the administration in Washington D.C., we were able to put our case for the replacement of Last Chance Grade directly to the White House.” Supervisor Berkowitz said in a recent interview. Berkowitz spent three days in Washington D.C. in September,…
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Supervisor 2nd District, Lori Cowan’s 1st Violation with the Fair Political Practices Commission
Taken from the FPPC website, a copy of their agenda for September 21, 2017 involving Lori Cowan, agenda item #39: In the Matter of Lori Cowan; FPPC No. 17/626 (Streamline Settlement). Staff: Chief of Enforcement Galena West and Political Reform Consultant Chloe Hackert. Lori Cowan, as Supervisor of District 2 of Del Norte County, failed…
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Want more of David Finigan dealing with “Finigan’s Folly?”
By Donna Westfall – -NEW UPDATED INFO as of Sept. 11th 10:15 am: The previous public member was Matt Fearing who resigned on July 10th. The ad showing the application for public member was published in the Triplicate in July. There were 2 submissions of which David Finigan was one. Sept. 10th – 2017 –…
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The BOS Unholy Trinity is up to no good once again
By Donna Westfall – September 10, 2017 – What happens when you see something on the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors agenda and have questions? Well, you might just call your District Supervisor and inquire as to what is going on. And that’s what was done about Oxford House Sequoia. If you’ve been following…