Higgins’ experience in elected office and good business sense can spur job creation and help Humboldt County flourish in challenging times.

I am fortunate to have lived and worked in Humboldt County most of my life. My successful career over the past 30 years as a small business owner, project manager and fisheries science professional provided me not only a living but also an opportunity to create numerous living wage jobs.

I have a long commitment to active public service, including participation on many boards and advisory committees of government agencies and non-profit organizations. My public service culminated with my election to the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District, where I have served since 2007.

As your Supervisor, I will be a strong voice for the needs of the people. While I will use my people skills to build partnerships with my fellow board members, I will not compromise my principles nor stray from the issues and the vision forged in this campaign. As in my race for the Harbor District, my campaign platform is my work-plan for action when you elect me.

The campaign plan is in large part a set of ideas derived from contact with thousands of you at your doors or by phone during my previous 5th District campaigns. By working together and moving forward on the economic options open to us, we can build a safety net for Humboldt County and maintain and improve our quality of life, even in these challenging economic times.

I have created a page to summarize my record at the Harbor District. It demonstrates that I have accomplished many of the tasks that we committed to in my campaign for that office. When elected Supervisor, I will continue to work collaboratively with the Harbor District from my new post. This includes representing the County on the regional Marine Protected Area Oversight Committee I helped establish to bring about regional co-management of North Coast near shore ocean fisheries.