Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California's rural counties.
Arthur Baggett, of El Portal, has been appointed to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Baggett has been Partner and Counsel at AG Baggett and PJ Weber Inc., since 2011 and Adjunct Faculty at the San Joaquin College of Law since 1997. He was Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board from 1999 to 2012. Baggett was District 1 County Supervisor of Mariposa County from 1986 to 1994. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Science degree in Ecosystem Management and Forest Ecology from Antioch College and a Juris Doctor degree from the San Joaquin College of Law. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $250 per diem. Baggett is a Democrat.
Mary Jane Griego, of Olivehurst, has been reappointed to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, where she has served since 2020. Griego has been Senior District Representative of Congressman John Garamendi since 2017 and Owner of Duke’s Diner since 2012. She was District 3 County Supervisor for the County of Yuba from 2001 to 2017. Griego is a member of the Olivehurst Public Utility District. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $55,738. Greigo is a Democrat.
Jake Mackenzie, of Rohnert Park, has been appointed to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mackenzie was a Council Member for the City of Rohnert Park from 1996 to 2020. He was Director of the Western Region in the Office of Pesticide Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1990 to 2002. Mackenzie is a member of the Greenbelt Alliance Board of Directors. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Science from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Science degree in Pesticide Research and Development from Oregon State University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pesticide Research and Development from Oregon State University. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $250 per diem. Mackenize is a Democrat.
Henry Nutt III, of American Canyon, has been appointed to the Contractors State License Board. Nutt has been a Preconstruction Executive for Southland Industries since 2019 and a Sheet Metal General Superintendent for Southland Industries since 2007. Nutt is a member of the Lean Construction Institute, Associated General Contractors of America and the Associated General Contractors of California. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Nutt is a Democrat.
Lori Wilson, of Suisun City, has been appointed to the Governor’s Military Council. Wilson has been an Assemblymember for the 11th Assembly District in the California State Assembly since 2022. She was Director of Finance at KB Home from 2019 to 2022 and at Meritage Homes from 2011 to 2019. She served in several roles for the City of Suisun City from 2011 to 2018, including Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Wilson was Chief Accountant for Fair Housing Napa Valley from 2010 to 2011. She was Program Director at Liberty Church from 2006 to 2010. Wilson was Auditor for Solano County from 2003 to 2006. She is on the Board of Directors for OLE Health. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Wilson is a Democrat.