FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj
Communications Director
916.447.4806
SACRAMENTO, CA –
On Wednesday, January 8th, Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was sworn in as Immediate Past Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), continuing his leadership role within the organization. Congressman Doug LaMalfa administered the Oath of Office during the installation of RCRC’s 2025 Officers.
Supervisor Lopez joins Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne (who will serve as Chair), Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey (who will serve as First Vice Chair), and Santa Barbara County Supervisor Bob Nelson (who will serve as Second Vice Chair). These newly installed 2025 officers will lead the organization in championing public policies on behalf of California’s rural counties.
“Serving as RCRC’s Board Chair in 2024 has been an incredible honor, collaborating with my colleagues to address key issues like wildfire prevention, property insurance, and broadband access,” said Supervisor Lopez. “While much work remains, I am proud to continue in a leadership role at RCRC, advocating for policies that advance opportunities and overall quality of life for rural Californians.”
RCRC is led primarily by four officers comprised of elected rural county supervisors from the organization’s 40-member counties. Monterey County has been a member of RCRC since 2019. Once being elected Second Vice Chair, it has been the custom for that person to move-up the ranks and ultimately lead the organization. As such, Supervisor Lopez, who served as Chair last year, is to now serve as Immediate Past Chair at RCRC in 2025.
ABOUT RURAL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA (RCRC)
The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a forty-member county service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. RCRC is dedicated to representing the collective unique interests of its membership, providing legislative and regulatory representation at the State and Federal levels, and providing responsible services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties. To learn more about RCRC, visit rcrcnet.org and follow @RuralCounties on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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