CBEMP-Citizen Advisory

Citizen Advisory Group

The Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) serves in an advisory capacity to the Steering Committee. This group plays a vital role in ensuring broad public engagement throughout the estuary plan update process. By representing a cross-section of community members, civic organizations, property owners, cultural interests, and business stakeholders, the CAG provides valuable local knowledge and perspective.

Its responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing draft materials and proposals before they move forward to the Steering Committee.
  • Acting as a conduit for community concerns, ideas, and values.
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability by keeping the process open and accessible to the public.

The Citizen Advisory Group does not carry direct financial obligations for the local governments. Instead, it is designed to be self-supporting and collaborative, with members volunteering their time and expertise to strengthen the planning process. This structure helps ensure that the CBEMP remains a community-driven plan, while the Steering Committee retains responsibility for final direction and coordination among the three jurisdictions.

Appointed Citizen Advisory Position:

Citizen Advisory Committee (14 Appointed Positions)

1 Courtney Krossman January-29 Confederated Tribal representative for the Citizen Advisory Committee
2 Vacant January-29 Coquille Tribal representative for the Citizen Advisory Committee
3 Rick Osborn January-29 Coos County Citizen Advisory Committee At Large
4 Jamie Fereday January-29 City of Coos Bay Advisory Committee At Large
5 Ken Bonetti January-29 City of North Bend Advisory Committee At Large
6 Pat Goll January-29 Maritime Industrial Background
7 Vacant   Commercial or Sport Fishing Background
8 Steve Miller March-29 Aquaculture or Seafood Processing Background
9 Emily Reinig March-29 Public Health or Social Services Background
10 Michael Graybill March-29 Recreational or Tourism Background
11 Darrell Smith January-29 Local Business Background
12 Ashley Audycki March-29 Citizen with Environmental Interest
13 Vacant   Citizen from Priority Population
14 Christine Moffitt January-29 Citizen with an Environmental or Conservation Background

The Board of Commissioners is considering vacant position. The applications have been posted.