Blue Lake City Council
The City of Blue Lake is governed by a five-member, elected City Council, which establishes overall policies for the city. Annually, the council selects one of its members to serve as mayor and another to serve as mayor pro-tem. The mayor presides at council meetings; the mayor pro-tem presides in the mayor's absence. City Council meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise posted. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Skinner Store Building behind City Hall. For minutes of the City Council, please click here.
City Council Members
Elections are held in November of even-numbered years, in which either two or three council members are elected to four-year terms. The council members work together to enact laws and establish administrative policy for the city through the council's rules and regulations. They also appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, Commissioners, Committee members.
Meet the Council
Adelene Jones
MayorTerm expires: 2024
Committee Assignments
Primary: Humboldt County Association of Governments, Mayor Select Committee, Water Task Force
Alternate: League of California Cities, Blue Lake Economic Development Commission, Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce
Olivia Obidah-Dunn
Council MemberTerm Expires: 2024
Committee Assignments
Primary: Indian Gaming Grant Fund Commission, Blue Lake Parks and Recreation Liaison
Alternate: Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Summer Daugherty
Mayor Pro TemTerm expires: 2024
Committee Assignments
Primary: Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce, Blue Lake Public Safety Commission, Mad River Alliance
Alternate: Mayor Select Committee, HCAOG, HWMA
Elaine Hogan
Council MemberTerm Expires: 2022
Committee Assignments
Primary: League of California Cities, HWMA
Alternate: Blue Lake Parks and Recreation, Blue Lake Fire Department,
Chris Curran
Council MemberTerm Expires: 2022
Committee Assignments
Primary: Blue Lake Fire Department Liaison, RCEA, Blue Lake Economic Development Commission
Alternate: RREDC, Water Task Force, BL Public Safety Commission, Mad River Alliance
Maddy Act
At the end of each calendar year, the City Clerk publishes a list of all appointments to regular and ongoing commissions which are appointment by the City Council. This is done pursuant to the Maddy Act, Government Code Section 54970. This list will be posted at the local library branch and online, and updated when needed.
Parties interested in filling vacancies need to fill out a Council / Commission / Committee Application (see below) and return to City Hall.
Council Commissions
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Skinner Store at 6:30 p.m. - and is an advisory commission to the City Council.
Applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission may live in or work in the City of Blue Lake or the sphere of influence.
Applications are available at City Hall during office hours (M-F, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, 1-4 p.m.) or online below. Applications will be considered at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Applicants should plan to attend the Council Meeting where applications are reviewed.
Commissioners are:
Eric Hall - Term ending January 31, 2022
Jason Robo - Term ending January 31, 2022
Jen Soderfelt - Term ending January 31, 2021
Bettina Eipper-Term ending January 31, 2022
Molly Homen- Term ending January 31, 2021
The agenda and packet will be available here no later than the Friday prior to the meeting.
