About the Westport Municipal Advisory Council

The WMAC is made up of five directors and one alternate appointed by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors for three year alternating terms. You may contact any of the directors with input that falls within the WMAC mission and geographic area. The current directors are:

Bill Knapp (Director), (707) 964-7355, bill at netwidget dot com (term expired 5-1-2022; continues to serve until replaced)
Thad Van Bueren (Chair), (707) 964-7272, send email to thad at mcn dot net (term expires 5-25-2024)
Gary Quinton (Secretary), (707) 357-1040 or email to WMAC (term expires 12-31-2025)
Robert Scott (Director), (707) 964-7433, robtlscott at sbcglobal dot net (term expires 3-1-2025)
Vacancy (Director)
Sally Grigg (Alternate) (707) 964-6725, lostcoast at mcn dot org (term expires 2-7-2025)

The effectiveness of this council depends on community participation and the work of its volunteer Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Council, vacancies occur through resignations and term expirations. You can check with the Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors for current vacancies and submit an application when an opening exists. You must be registered to vote within the the WMAC's geographic area, able to attend regular monthly meetings, and willing to contribute to the effective operation of the WMAC by investing your time and energy. The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors decide who will be appointed.