MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Jon Messick recently announced his candidacy for Yuba County Supervisor District 5, which covers Hallwood, the Yuba Foothills, Beale AFB and portions of East Linda and Wheatland.

A lifelong resident of District 5, Messick is a local farmer and businessman who gained vast experience on Yuba County land use and development during his 13-years of service as a Commissioner on the Yuba County Planning Commission.  Even today he is known for assisting residents with navigating the complex red tape that comes with land use, permitting and code enforcement issues.

A fifth generation Yuba-Sutter farmer, Messick’s knowledge of local water issues have prepared him for some of the biggest issues facing Yuba County today, including the drought year ahead.  As a farmer, Messick strongly supports protecting our water rights and improving infrastructure.

A commercial pilot, Messick currently serves as Commander of the Yuba-Sutter Sheriff’s Aero-Squadron and is a strong proponent of public safety.  Messick serves on the board of the Hallwood-District 10 Community Services District and is past Commissioner for the Yuba County Trails Commission.

As Supervisor, Messick plans to focus on protecting Yuba County water, supporting the farming community, advocating for public safety, creating a vibrant economy, fire prevention and protection for the foothills and an improved evacuation and re-entry plan following future events.

Messick is married to Amy Staas Messick who is in her 26^th year teaching at Linda School. Together, Messick and his wife Amy, have seven children, Kayla 35, Charlie 32 (deceased), Hailey 31, Thomas 18- and 14-year-old triplets, Jackson, Owen and Noah.

Not only active in the fifth district, but in the greater Yuba-Sutter community, Messick favors assisting groups that inspire and educate children.  Alongside with his children, he has been involved with Browns Valley 4-H, Rocky Hills 4-H and Hallwood 4-H clubs and is a longtime supporter of the Yuba-Sutter Fair Jr. Livestock Auction and awards.

“As the owner of a small business, I know what it’s like to sign both sides of a check,” said Messick. “As your Supervisor, I will apply a fiscally conservative lens to Yuba County’s budget,” he finished.