Does your horse have the right of way? Does the sight of the Pierson totem pole make you sob with pride? Are you a go-getter with dreams of a more perfect Central Avenue?

Then you might be a perfect candidate for the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee, which we used to call the “mick-mack” (McKMAC) in a fun sort of way that county government is apparently is trying to tamp down.

See below. From the County of Humboldt:

If you are interested in issues affecting the greater McKinleyville area, consider applying to serve on the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (MMAC). 

The MMAC advises the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on matters related to the community in McKinleyville.

The committee is responsible for gathering community input and commenting on matters related to county services, including public works, health, safety, welfare and public financing. The committee also reviews proposed zoning and General Plan changes that affect the McKinleyville area and makes advisory recommendations to the Humboldt County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

The MMAC has eight voting members who either live in, own property in, or do business in the greater McKinleyville area. Since McKinleyville is in Humboldt County’s Fifth District, three members are appointed by the Fifth District Supervisor and three at-large members are appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, one voting member must be a McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) Board member, and another serves as the MCSD General Manager.

Applications are currently being accepted for one at-large member on this committee.

Application and Appointment Process

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 and can be found online on the county’s McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee web page. 

It is anticipated that applications will be presented to the Board for consideration on Tuesday, March 3. The successful applicant will be appointed by a majority vote of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. Once appointed, members of this committee serve a four year term. Committee members must file a statement of economic interest as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission of the State of California and complete ethics training every two years.

The Humboldt County McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information, please visit the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee web page or call 707-476-2390.

Applications for all county committees, boards and commissions with or without immediate vacancies are accepted year round and are considered current for two years. Applicants on file will be notified should a new vacancy arise.

For more information, please contact the Clerk of the Board via email at cob@co.humboldt.ca.us, by phone at 707-476-2390, or visit the office at 825 Fifth St., Suite 111, in Eureka during regular business hours.