Candidate for
Assessor; County of Humboldt

"Jon is an exceptional leader with a long record of working for the good of our community. His commitment to public service and his experience as a property appraiser make him the right candidate for the job." -Patty Berg, California State Assemblywoman 1st District (Ret.)

"Jon has a history of public service, has been a manager, business owner, supervisor and dedicated community member to our County. He is running for office because he wants to serve our community, not as a political move." -Julie Fulkerson, Former Humboldt County Supervisor & Trinidad City Council Member

"I'm very impressed with Jon's qualifications for Assessor. I am confident he will bring positive change to the Assessor's office and better serve the people of Humboldt County. " -Bruce Rupp, Retired County Administrative Officer & Realtor

"The Grand Jury Report listed several ongoing problems in the Assessor's office. A change in direction and leadership is needed at this time. I believe that Jon Brooks has the qualifications and experience to effect those changes. Over 90% of the assessments are real property valuations. Jon's formal education, his experience as a MAI appraiser and being a business owner makes him the best candidate. Having retired with 35 years experience in the Assessor's Office, the last 5 years as Chief Appraiser, I know that Jon Brooks is the best possible choice." -Tom Oliphant, Retired Chief Appraiser - Humboldt County Assessor's Office

"County government is challenging in the best of times, but more so now. Until an outsider with new ideas breaks the forty year `promote and elect from within the department' business as usual tradition, the important office of assessor will not improve from its current state. Jon Brooks is best suited for this challenging position." -John Murray, Retired Humboldt County Administrator

"The County Assessor's race is not the most well known but the assessor plays a critical role in determining how much people pay for property taxes throughout Humboldt County. Humboldt County needs an experienced, talented, expert in the county assessor's office and Jon Brooks is the only candidate who can provide that." - Marcellene Norton, Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District Board Member & Hoopa Tribal Council Member

"The election of county assessor is critical. Humboldt County faces significant challenges in this current economic recession. Jon Brooks is clearly the most qualified candidate. His experience as an appraiser, business owner, and public servant is exactly what Humboldt County needs to help lead the office of assessor into the future and get the job done right." - Matt Nilsen, Certified General Appraiser

"Jon Brooks will provide a balanced, intelligent and experienced commitment to the office of county assessor. He understands the importance of an office that provides service and information in a respectful way to the public. He is also the singularly most qualified candidate for the job. Jon has a history of public service, has been a manager, business owner, supervisor and dedicated community member." - Steve Childs, Certified General Appraiser

• Patty Berg, CA State Assemblywoman, 1st District (Ret.)
  
• Bruce Rupp, Retired Humboldt County Administrative Officer
  
• John Murray, Retired Humboldt County Administrative Officer
  
• Tom Oliphant, Retired Chief Appraiser - Humboldt County Assessor's Office
  
• Tim Kilburn, Retired Humboldt County Supervising Real Property Appraiser
  
• John & Terri Butts, Retired Humboldt County Assessor's Office
  
• Julie Fulkerson, Former Humboldt County Supervisor & Trinidad City Council
  
• Alex Stillman, Arcata City Council Mayor
  
• Linda Atkins, Eureka City Council
  
• Sherman Schapiro, Blue Lake City Council
  
• Shane Brinton, Arcata City Council
  
• Connie Stewart, Former Mayor of Arcata
  
• Velma Childs, Retired School Teacher
  
• Spencer Clifton, Retiring HCOG Director
  
• John Corbett, Mckinleyville Community Services & Former Assessment Appeals Board & Attorney
  
• Richard & Robin Swisher, Westhaven Community Services District - District Manager
  
• Rondal Snodgras, Environmental Land Consultant
  
• Dan Johnson, President DanCo Group
  
• Mark Jones, Building Contractor
  
• Neal McKenny, Building Contractor
  
• Arnie Herskovic, Economic Planning Consultant
  
• Mark Burtchett, Realtor
  
• Scott Pesch, Realtor
  
• Matt Nilsen, Certified General Appraiser
  
• Steven R. Childs, Certified General Appraiser
  
• Russ Forsburg, Real Estate Appraiser
  
• Wes Anderson, Real Estate Appraiser
  
• Charles Ryan, MAI, Certified Real Estate Appraiser
  
• Dean R. Strupp, MAI, Real Estate Appraiser
  
• Marcellene Norton, Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District Board Member & Hoopa Valley Tribal Council Member
  
• Maura Eastman, Administrator Table Bluff Reservation
  
• Robin & Val Childs, Ranchers
  
• Paul Giuntoli, Farmer
  
• Reid Aiton, Retired Woodsman
  
• Dag E. Josang, Retired California Highway Patrol
  
• Eric Kirk, Attorney
  
• Patrick Swartz, Certified Management Accountant
  
• Dennis Rael, Owner - Los Bagels
  
• John McClurg, Owner - Fire & Light
  
• Leslie Allen, Owner - Hairdresser
  
• Scott "Q" Marcus, Consultant/ Speaker
  
• Blue Lake Rancheria
  
• Big Lagoon Rancheria
  
• Dennis & Sherry McBride
  
• Retired Engineer & Retired Administrator
  
• Idell Brock, Retired Court Clerk
  
• Wanda Wolfe Hansen, Legal Secretary
  
• Ken Peugh, Retired, United States Forest Service
  
• Jeni Sue Wilburn, Inventory Manager, Almquist Lumber Co.