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LOWER RUSSIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Description

The Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (River MAC) is established to advise the Board of Supervisors and other County decision makers on proposed projects located within the MAC and related topics of interest relating to the Lower Russian River region, to provide a regular forum for citizen participation in the formation of advisory recommendations on those decisions and to provide a bridge for communication between the County and local residents and businesses, and the general public on local government decisions affecting the Lower Russian River.

In order to facilitate community engagement, the River MAC will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and other County decision makers on the following Advisory Topics:
1.Use Permit Applications when referred by the Permit and Resource Management Department
2.Rezoning applications when referred by the Permit and Resource Management Department
3.General Plan Amendment Applications when referred by the Permit and Resource Management Department
4.Prioritization of Transportation and Transit Improvements when requested by the District Supervisor
5.Health and Human Safety-Net Services when requested by the District Supervisor
6.Additional Topics Requested by the District Supervisor

Vacancies
  • 0 Current Vacancies
  • 0 Terms Expired
Size 16 Members
Term Length n/a
Term Limit n/a
  • Duties

    1.Hold regular open and public meetings;
    2.Study and analyze the Advisory Topics;
    3. Keep the District Supervisor informed of any issues related to Advisory Topics within the community;
    4.Provide advisory recommendations on the Advisory Topics and annual reports to the Board;
    5.Comply with Sonoma County Municipal Advisory Council Policies and Procedures

  • Membership Composition

    Nine representatives determined through community selection. All members must reside within the Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council area. Representatives will serve two or three years, to be determined.
    9 representative and 7 alternates

  • Authority

    Reso 18-0405, 9/25/2018

  • Contact Name

    5th District Field Representative

  • Contact Email

    district5@sonoma-county.org

  • Contact Phone

    707-565-2866

  • For additional information on this Board/Commission/Committee/Task Force click

    https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/lrrmac

  • Mike Nicholls
    4th Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 36, 12/12/2023
    Representing
    Cazadero/Duncans Mills
  • Cynthia Strecker
    4th Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 36, 12/12/23
    Representing
    Monte Rio
  • Jennifer Otten
    1st Term
    Jul 11, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Summ Act 60, 7/11/2023
    Representing
    Alternate Rio Nido
  • Brian Andriola
    1st Term
    Nov 28, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    SUMM ACT 39, 11/28/2023
    Representing
    Hacienda Alternate
  • Kathleen M. Dahl
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 36, 12/12/2023
    Representing
    Guerneville Alternate
  • Patty Thayer
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint 36, 12/12/2023
    Representing
    Monte Rio Alternate
  • Gregory A Hennig
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoin Summ Act 36, 12/12/2023
    Representing
    Guerneville South/Pocket Canyon Alternate
  • Vicki L Clewes
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 36, 12/12/23
    Representing
    Hacienda District
  • Joe Rogoff
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Summ Act 36, 12/12/2023
    Representing
    Guerneville
  • Lisa Nahmanson
    4th Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 36, 12/12/23
    Representing
    Forestville - Alternate
  • Tony Goodwin
    3rd Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 36, 12/12/2023
    Representing
    Cazadero/Duncans Mills Alternate
  • Lonnie Lazar
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    Summ Act 19, 1/09/2024
    Representing
    Forestville Alternate
  • Betsy Van Dyke
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 18, 1/09/2024
    Representing
    Guerneville South/Pocket Canyon
  • Thai C Hilton
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    Summ Act 18, 1/09/2024
    Representing
    Forestville
  • Spencer R Scott
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    Summ Act 18, 1/09/2024
    Representing
    Guerneville
  • Pip Marquez de la Plata
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    Reappoint Summ Act 18, 1/09/2024
    Representing
    Rio Nido