Amplify Your Voice in Local Energy Decisions
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was established by the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Board of Directors to enhance public engagement and provide valuable input and decision-making support to the Board. The CAC plays a critical role in ensuring that RCEA programs and initiatives align with community priorities.
Check out our Public Meetings page for upcoming meeting information and past meeting materials.
About
Membership: The CAC can have up to 15 members.
Appointed Members: Thirteen members are nominated by RCEA Board Directors.
Open Application Members: Two additional members are seated through a public application process.
Eligibility: All members must be Humboldt County residents.
Terms: Members serve 2-year terms.
CAC Members
| Jurisdiction | Member | Term Exp. |
|---|---|---|
| At-Large | Colin Fiske | 3/31/2026 |
| At-Large | Pliny McCovey | 3/31/2026 |
| Arcata | Norman Bell | 3/31/2027 |
| Blue Lake | Kit Mann | 3/31/2027 |
| Blue Lake Rancheria | Vacancy | 3/31/2026 |
| County 1 | Luna Latimer | 3/31/2027 |
| County 2 | Vacancy | 3/31/2027 |
| County 3 | Benjamin Fordham | 3/31/2026 |
| Eureka | Deborah Dukes | 3/31/2027 |
| Ferndale | Dennis Leonardi | 3/31/2026 |
| Fortuna | Vacancy | 3/31/2026 |
| HBMWD | Ethan Lawton | 3/31/2026 |
| Rio Dell | Vacancy | 3/31/2027 |
| Trinidad | Richard Johnson | 3/31/2027 |
| Yurok Tribe | Vacancy | 3/31/2026 |
How to Apply for CAC Membership
Interested in serving on the CAC? Applications are accepted during open recruitment periods and when a vacancy occurs. Final member appointments are made by the RCEA Board of Directors.
For information about applying, email us at info@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.
Committee Vacancy List
View the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) seat vacancies with terms ending in 2025. The CAC is RCEA’s only Board-appointed, citizen volunteer committee.
This posting is brought to you courtesy of the Maddy Act, passed by the California Legislature in 1975 to increase citizen participation in your local government. RCEA encourages you to apply for open seats to serve on our Community Advisory Committee!