Looks like I have an opponent for my Harbor Commission seat. Below is my Campaign Statement.
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER
HUMBOLDT BAY HARBOR, RECREATION & CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DIVISION FOUR
Richard Marks Age:
61
Occupation: Commissioner,
Humboldt Bay Division 4
I am running for re-election to continue to bring real economic balance and environmental
stewardship to the district.
From
an economic development and job creation perspective the district has been on a
path of growth. This commission continues to be successful in working with our
elected representatives at the state and congressional levels to lobby the Army
Corps of Engineers for the continued dredging of Humboldt Bay even through lean
years – ship traffic wise.
This
commission successfully acquired the former Evergreen Pulp Mill with its many
assets, including a commercial dock, needed warehousing, ocean outfall and
other infrastructure that would have cost tens of millions to replace. The Harbor District successfully worked with
the EPA to safely remove nearly 3 million gallons of caustic chemicals to be
repurposed at another pulp mill in Washington.
The
Harbor Commission continues to support the fish cleaning station at Shelter
Cove and has made many environmental improvements, including repairing the
breakwater structure protecting the harbor.
The
District has never been more transparent and accessible. I look forward to
continuing that momentum.
Richard Marks 4th Division Commissioner
Humboldt
Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District