Board of Trustees

The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each member represents his or her city of residence or a county at large. Trustees are appointed by their city council or county board of supervisors and serve a two or four year term. Persons interested in serving on the Board of Trustees should contact either their local city, or the County for at-large positions.

Members of the Board of Trustees serve without compensation, but are provided with an allowance to defray expenses while on official business (not to exceed $100 per month) in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code Section 2030(b). Board members do not receive any type of benefits.

Vacant Trustee Positions (click on the link to apply)

View the California Health and Safety Code

View California State Controller's Office-Government Compensation Report

View the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Reimbursement Policy for employees and Trustees

Annual Reimbursement Report for Trustees and Employees

View Trustee AB1234 Ethics Education Certificates

Carol Pigoni

Position: President
Term: August 2016 - January 2027
Appointing Authority: City of Cloverdale
Email Address: CarolG@msmosquito.org

As a lifelong resident of Cloverdale, I believe it is important to be involved in my community and to represent the City on local and regional issues…

David Witt

Position: 1st Vice President
Term: February 2018-December 2023
Appointing Authority: City of Mill Valley
Email Address: DavidWitt@msmosquito.org

Diana Rich

Position: 2nd Vice President
Term: November 2020-December 2025
Appointing Authority: City of Sebastopol
Email Address: diana.rich@msmosquito.org.

I am committed to addressing public health issues and to improving the environment. It’s self-evident that climate change and global warming are…

Cathy Benediktsson

Position: Secretary
Term: August 2020 - December 2026
Appointing Authority: Town of Tiburon
Email Address: CathyBenediktsson@msmosquito.org

Bruce Ackerman

Position: Trustee
Term: January 2018-January 2025
Appointing Authority: Town of Fairfax
Email Address: BAckerman@msmosquito.org

I was appointed by our Town Council and felt that this would be a good position because of my longstanding interest and involvement in public health…

Gail Bloom

Position: Trustee
Term: October 2016 - December 2028
Appointing Authority: City of Larkspur
Email Address: GailBloom@msmosquito.org

Tamara Davis

Position: Trustee
Term: January 2002 - December 2026
Appointing Authority: Sonoma County At Large
Email Address: TamaraDavis@msmosquito.org

I have seen the devastation that is caused by mosquito and vector-borne diseases.

Laurie Gallian

Position: Trustee
Term: July 2015-December 2026
Appointing Authority: City of Sonoma
Email Address: LaurieGallian@msmosquito.org

I bring over 30 years of financial skills learned in banking, a home-based medical billing business, mobile bookkeeping service, and many business…

Rika Gopinath

Position: Trustee
Term: December 2023 - December 2027
Appointing Authority: City of San Rafael
Email Address: rikag@msmosquito.org

Susan Harvey

Position: Trustee
Term: March 2023 - December 2026
Appointing Authority: City of Cotati
Email Address: susan.harvey@msmosquito.org

Susan G. Hootkins

Position: Trustee
Term: August 2017 - December 2026
Appointing Authority: City of Petaluma
Email Address: Susan@msmosquito.org

Petaluma needed a representative and I am interested in the work of the District to protect public and animal health. Robust vector control protects…

Evan Kubota

Position: Trustee
Term: March 2022 - January 2026
Appointing Authority: Town of Windsor
Email Address: Evan@msmosquito.org

Why did you choose to join the MSMVCD Board of Trustees? / Why is the mission of mosquito and vector control important to you? I wanted to represent…

Alison Marquiss

Position: Trustee
Term: July 2023 - December 2025
Appointing Authority: Town of Corte Madera
Email Address: alison.marquiss@msmosquito.org

Shaun McCaffery

Position: Trustee
Term: December 2013 - December 2026
Appointing Authority: City of Healdsburg
Email Address: ShaunMcCaffery@msmosquito.org

I joined the MSVCD Board to represent the City of Healdsburg. Promoting public health and safety is why the mission is important to me.

Vicki Nichols

Position: Trustee
Term: February 2023- December 2026
Appointing Authority: City of Sausalito
Email Address: vicki.nichols@msmosquito.org

Herb Rowland

Position: Trustee
Term: January 2013-December 2024
Appointing Authority: City of Novato
Email Address: HerbertRowland@msmosquito.org

I first was a volunteer in the District’s Sentinel Chicken Program through which I got to meet the staff and learn about their work. After further…

Ed Schulze

Position: Trustee
Term: May 2005 - December 2027
Appointing Authority: Marin County At Large
Email Address: edwardschulze@msmosquito.org

I choose to join the MSMVCD Board of Trustees because it is an important part of maintaining a pest and disease-free environment in our district.

Richard Snyder

Position: Trustee
Term: February 2018 - January 2025
Appointing Authority: City of Belvedere
Email Address: RichardS@msmosquito.org

I chose to join the MSMVCD Board of Trustees to broaden my experience in public service. In light of changing weather patterns, to anticipate and…

Aaron Zavala

Position: Trustee
Term: February 2023 - December 2026
Appointing Authority: City of Rohnert Park
Email Address: aaron.zavala@msmosquito.org

Board Meetings

Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. All board meetings are open to the public and are posted in accordance with…

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