The momentum in winning the initial Paul Gallegos for District
Attorney campaign in 2002, defeating the Maxxam-funded D.A.
recall campaign a year later, turning away the LNG proposal
in April, 2004 and winning the elections of Chris Kerrigan
and Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap in November 2004 inspired us to
formally establish Local
Solutions, a political action
committee for the people.
Our Vision
We believe that the quality of life in Humboldt County is threatened
by unsustainable practices in the pursuit of private profit. To create
a more sustainable community, we need leaders and officials with
vision and a committment to long-term strategies designed to keep
Humboldt County a desireable and livable place for future generations.
Local Solutions seeks to protect and enhance our quality
of life by recruiting, advising, supporting and helping to elect
candidates for local public office who will work together to
ensure civil and human rights, democratic local control of schools,
land use, development and planning, sustainable economic development,
and appropriate and equitable levels of basic social services
to all citizens in Humboldt County.
Our Purpose
Local Solutions identifies, recruits and supports those appointed
and elected officials who will work together to protect and
nurture the highest possible sustainable quality of life for
us, our children and our grandchildren.
Our Activities
- Identify opportunities for public service in elected and appointed
positions
- Recruit, advise and train selected candidates
- Raise contributions
and provide opportunities for direct financial support
to local political campaigns
- Coordinate volunteer campaign support including
phonebanking and walking lists
- Fashion, frame and implement
media and advertising campaigns
- Assist in establishing and maintaining
campaign and volunteer data bases
- Provide critical campaign counsel
and infrastructure needs to selected candidates
Our Board
Local Solutions has no paid staff. Our board is made up of volunteers
who are committed to the vision and purpose of our organization.
Our current board members are:
These board members make all decisions for our organization and
carry out our work.
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TODAY for a progressive future in Humboldt County!
