Humboldt County Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo released the following statement to the Outpost today:

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The deadline to file as a candidate has passed as of close of business today, Friday March 6, and I am the only candidate who has qualified to run for the position of County Supervisor to represent District 4.

Over the past 3+ years I’ve been honored to support the great work our County does for residents, to employ thousands of dedicated employees, and to learn deeply about our community. The work counties do isn’t always easily understood and follows strict guidelines – we provide food and housing resources, healthcare, environmental oversight, election services, transportation routes, and much more.

I’m proud to have served as we finished the Humboldt Bay Trail, completed the Regional Climate Action Plan, funded behavioral health priorities, advanced restoration of the Eel River, and enacted policies to make Humboldt stronger. I’m equally proud to be trusted by residents, staff, and community leaders as someone to turn to when they need help. 

These are tumultuous times, and I will stay focused on delivering key resources, support, and mandated services over the coming years. Many systems we rely on for our health, basic needs, and foundation of our local economy are threatened by funding cuts and policy changes, placing more load on local systems.

That said, there are some exciting projects that I look forward to seeing progress on, including multiple new behavioral health facilities, our public health laboratory, the County component of the next phase of the Annie and Mary Trail in partnership with Arcata, increased frequency and efficiency of bus service along the 101 corridor, supporting our port partners in long term planning and projects, economic development and tourism projects, Eel River dam removal and restoration, and much more.

The next 4 years won’t be easy, but I will keep showing up, hearing your ideas, and working to keep our community healthy and resilient. While there aren’t other candidates on the ballot, I would nonetheless love to earn your vote. I look forward to a seamless transition and the opportunity to keep serving Humboldt County through the end of 2030.