Candidate for
Commissioner; Port San Luis Harbor District

The Harbor Commission needs new Vision to serve the public. I seek your vote to return the Harbor District to fiscal health by providing improved public services. This takes long-term vision, leadership and energy between monthly Commission meetings.

Long Term Goals: Our Harbor District has unique powers under the law to restore salmon and steelhead spawning beds, and other fish habitat. It is authorized by law to plan and build a commuter rail system to affordably connect residents between Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Avila, and San Luis Obispo with work, schools, shopping, and recreation.

Immediate Goals: Keep our boat launch facilities clear of silt, add Kayak and Eco-Tour rentals, open full public access to the Point San Luis Lighthouse, open 30 acres of Port San Luis land for public campsites, expand concession services. Rebuild working relations between the Harbor Commission and businesses serving the public in Avila and at the Harbor. These actions will generate revenue to repair, restore and improve aging piers and beach facilities. These actions will provide improved public access to Avila Beach.

Affiliations: I serve on the Board of Directors for the Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, and the Central Coast Memorial Society. I am an Avila Business Association member, and a graduate of Cal Poly. I practice as an Estate Planning Attorney and have experience in Maritime Law. From 1979-1989 I served you on the Harbor Commission and maintained District financial strength.

Please Vote Stew Jenkins, Port San Luis Harbor Commissioner.