Crandell, Scott elected BOS chair, vice-chair
LAKEPORT >> A changing of the guard was the first order of the day at Tuesday’s Lake County Board of Supervisors’ first regular meeting of the new year. By a unanimous vote, District 3 Supervisor Eddie “EJ” Crandell was elected board chair and District 4 Supervisor Tina Scott was elected board vice-chair for 2022. Crandell and Scott were nominated by 2021 Board Chair Bruno Sabatier, who stepped down as chairman to be able to advance his nominations. As the new BOS chair and vice-chair, Crandell and Scott also assumed the same roles for both the county’s Board of Equalization and In-Home Support Services.
“It is a great honor to have the opportunity to serve as chair of the Lake County Board of Supervisors,” Crandell said, after the meeting. “I look forward to continuing to build consensus surrounding complex issues, and will seek to listen effectively, and ensure key stakeholders have a voice in matters before our board. Goals and priorities for our county government, as a whole, are driven by Vision 2028. As chair, I will work to ensure progress is made in those defined areas of priority.
“The lens that focuses all of our work as a board is seeking to promote the well-being of every Lake County resident. I look forward to being a part of Community Visioning Forums promoting tolerance, respect, equity and inclusion this year, for example, and seeing us make real progress in celebrating our county’s diverse communities, including the rich history of our seven tribal nations. I will also continue to listen to and promote the needs of District 3 residents, specifically. It is a privilege to give voice to the concerns and needs of my neighbors. This is an exciting time to be in Lake County. We are building and making investments that will resonate for generations. Together, we can continue the upward trend, and I look forward to leading further efforts to strengthen Lake County, now and for the future.”
Vision 2028, as described in the county’s website, is a “living document intended to reflect the priorities of Lake County’s residents and communities, and the Board of Supervisors commitment to see beyond immediate challenges and build
a brighter future.” The document lists the county’s 10 key priorities over a 10-year period. They include: Promoting the wellbeing and economic resilience of county residents; maintaining a transparent county government that is responsive, effective and fair; continuing rebuilding to recover from recent disasters; enhancing public safety; growing the county’s economy and spurring the creation of local jobs; improving infrastructure; supporting the county workforce, collaborating with tribes, cities and community groups to maximize opportunities; taking care of Clear Lake; and investing in the people of Lake County.
On her role as the new BOS vice-chair, Scott said, “The responsibility of the vice-chair is to take over a meeting if the chair is unavailable or has to remove himself from a session. My goals and priorities are to make sure our meetings are open to the public and always given time to comment and ask questions.”
As BOS members, district supervisors also serve on various committees. Crandell is a member of the Area Agency on Aging Governing Board, Blue Ribbon Committee, Caltrans DEAL Committee, Eel-Russian River Commission, Golden State Finance Authority, Golden State Connect Authority, Law Library Board of Trustees, Public Defender Oversight Committee, Rural County Representatives of California, Stormwater Program Advisory Council, Cannabis Tax Committee, Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee, Economic Development Task Force, Middlecreek Restoration Committee, Potter Valley Project Ad Hoc Committee, Roadmap Task Force, Solid Waste Management Plan Task Force, Yolo County 2 X 2, Eastern Region Town Hall, Lucerne Area Town Hall and Western Region Town Hall.
Scott is a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, Airport Land and Use Committee, Area Planning Council/Transit Authority, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Commission, Children’s Council, Continuum of Care, California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, Emergency Medical Care Committee, Financial Audit Committee, First Five Commission, Hope Rising, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Local Agency Formation Commission, Law Library Board of Trustees, Mental Health Advisory Board, North Coast Emergency Medical Services, Public Defender Oversight Committee, Cannabis Tax Committee, Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee, Public Health Ad Hoc Committee, South Main Street Negotiating Team, Yolo 2 X 2, Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council, and Classification and Compensation Committee.
District 1 Supervisor Moke Simon serves as a member of Area Planning Council/Transit Authority, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Commission, Blue Ribbon Committee, Caltrans DEAL Committee, Disaster Council, Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority, Geothermal Advisory Committee, Group Health Insurance Committee, Local Agency Formation Commission, Mental Health Advisory Board, Redevelopment Successor Agency Board, Risk Reduction Authority, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay, CDD Ad Hoc Committee, Economic Development Task Force, South Main Street Negotiating Team, Middletown Area Town Hall, Classification and Compensation Committee and Office Space Committee.
District 2 Supervisor Bruno Sabatier serves as a member of Airport Land and Use Committee, Area Planning Council/Transit Authority, Abandoned vehicle Abatement Commission, Children’s Council, Comprehensive Drought Workshop, California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, EelRussian River Commission, Emergency Medical Care Committee, Financial Audit Committee, First Five Commission, Golden State Financial Authority, Golden State Connect Authority, Indian Gaming Local Benefit Committee, Local Agency Formation Commission, North Coast Emergency Medical Services, PEG Board of Directors, Rural County Representatives of California, Stormwater Program Advisory Council, CARES Act/ARPA Ad Hoc Committee, Economic Development Task Force, Middlecreek Restoration Committee, Roadmap Task Force, Solid Waste Management Task Force, Yolo 2 X 2, and Technology Governance Committee.
District 5 Supervisor Jessica Pyska serves as a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, Area Agency on Aging Governing Board, Comprehensive Drought Committee, Continuum of Care, Disaster Council, Fire Safe Committee, Geothermal Advisory Committee, Hope Rising, Indian Gaming Local Benefit Committee, Risk Reduction Authority, Sonoma Clean Power Liaison, Tourism Improvement District, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay, Cares Act/ ARPA Ad Hoc Committee, CDD Ad Hoc Committee, Public Health Ad Hoc Committee and Cobb Area Council.