(COLUSA, CA) December 19, 2024 – On December 17, 2024, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors recognized the significant contributions of Supervisor Gary J. Evans (Board Chair) with a formal Proclamation highlighting his dedicated service to the County and its residents. Supervisor Evans is set to retire from County service effective December 30, 2024.
Supervisor Evans has served on the Board of Supervisors for five consecutive terms, representing District 4. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in addressing various challenges and opportunities facing the County, including infrastructure development, economic growth, and public safety.
“Nothing that I do is in a silo, and I am forever grateful to have worked with such an incredible team and colleagues,” said Supervisor Evans. “The fact that the voters decided to elect this old boy from the hills for five consecutive terms is incredibly humbling.”
Gary J. Evans is a 4th generation life-long resident of Colusa County. After graduating from Maxwell High School, he worked for the USDA Forest Service in fire management for 12 years. He then started a small sawmill, logging and contracting business in 1979 Supervisor Evans has personally introduced and coordinated a variety of projects within Colusa County that have included County, State, Federal Agencies and multiple private landowners working toward common goals with a positive "we’re all in this together" attitude.
The Board of Supervisors and the entire community of Colusa County extend their sincere gratitude to Supervisor Evans for his unwavering commitment to public service. His leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the County.
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