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 14 members.
Appointed Members: Twelve 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 (2-year term) |
| County 1 | Luna Latimer | 3/31/2027 |
| County 2 | Ethan Lawton | 3/31/2028 |
| County 3 | Benjamin Fordham | 3/31/2028 |
| Eureka | Deborah Dukes | 3/31/2027 |
| Ferndale | Dennis Leonardi | 3/31/2028 |
| Fortuna | Vacancy | 3/31 (2-year term) |
| Rio Dell | Vacancy | 3/31 (2-year term) |
| Trinidad | Richard Johnson | 3/31/2027 |
| Yurok Tribe | Vacancy | 3/31 (2-year term) |
How to Apply for CAC Membership
Interested in serving on the CAC? Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. 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 2026. 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!