City Officials

Elected officials for Humboldt County — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.

City Council

Rex Bohn

District 1 Supervisor

2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08

Michelle Bushnell

District 2 Supervisor

2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08

Mike Wilson

District 3 Supervisor

2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08

Mike Wilson's campaign platform centers heavily on addressing housing needs in Humboldt County, with a primary focus on the development of affordable housing. As an incumbent supervisor, his broader platform reflects ongoing engagement with regional infrastructure, environmental initiatives, and local governance.

1 campaign promise

Natalie Arroyo

District 4 Supervisor

2023-01-02 - 2027-01-04

Steve Madrone

District 5 Supervisor

2023-01-02 - 2027-01-04

Former Officials (1)

Virginia Bass

District 4 Supervisor

District 4. Announced in 2022 she would not seek re-election after 12 years (Times-Standard / North Coast Journal, 2022). Term ended when Natalie Arroyo took office 2023-01-02 (Cal. Gov. Code §24200).

Served until Jan 2023

City Staff

Elishia Hayes

County Administrative Officer

County Administrative Officer. Listed as CAO in Transparent California salary records for 2022-2024; Board selected her as CAO after Amy S. Nilsen resigned (interim appointment, then permanent). Current-year title not re-checked on the county site.

Tracy D'Amico

Clerk of the Board's office (staff contact)

Named on the county Board of Supervisors page as the contact for committee, roster and vacancy inquiries in the Clerk of the Board's office. Formal Clerk title not confirmed.