Dennis Thompson is sworn in as District 2 Supervisor

By APRIL KELLEY
Dennis Thompson was sworn in on Monday, Nov. 24 during the regular Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting. Thompson replaces departing Supervisor Sandy Loney in District 2.

Thompson, who had spent the last five decades or so farming and growing his grain vac business, recently moved on to Willow Ridge Drive. (Thompson Grain Service) felt that he has a lot to offer this important position.

“I feel there’s some input that I could put in the county from my experience of farming and drainage. That I could do some good,” Thompson said.

Thompson had previously served on the Humbolt County Conservation Board and School Boards.

He admits that while he has a strong base of knowledge regarding drainage issues and land matters, there is still so much he has to learn.

“It’s a big learning curve. I think people don’t understand, and I don’t yet understand it all. I’ve got a lot to learn,” Thompson said. “I think we’ve got a good working machine right now so I can jump on and learn from some of their (the current supervisors) experiences. I’m getting into something that isn’t broken.”

One of the biggest surprises for Thompson is to see all of the different areas the Supervisors are involved in.

“I was shocked at all they are involved in. I knew that the county is involved with mental health issues a lot but I didn’t know the supervisors helped on those boards, or the juvenile detention,” Thompson said.

Thompson is looking forward to meeting his constituents and being involved in shaping the county.

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