Great Redwood Trail Agency
Board
The Great Redwood Trail Agency is led by a Board of Directors that guides our trail project.
The Board Includes:
- County Representatives appointed by the boards of supervisors in Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties.
- A city representative chosen by the cities along the rail line.
- Two non-voting state advisor members appointed by the Governor to give advice on transportation and natural resources.
These members currently serve on the GRTA Board of Directors:

Mary Sackett
CHAIR
Marin County
Current Term:
September 9, 2025 – September 9, 2027

Debra Garnes
CITY REPRESENTATIVE
Rio Dell
Current Term:
August 15, 2024 – August 14, 2026

Mike Wilson
Humboldt County
Current Term:
April 28, 2026 – April 27, 2028

James Campbell
Marin County
Current Term:
September 9, 2025 – September 9, 2027

Caryl Hart
Sonoma County
Current Term:
July 7, 2026 – July 7, 2028

John Haschak
Mendocino County
Current Term:
January 9, 2024 – January 7, 2027

Maureen Mulheren
Mendocino County
Current Term:
January 9, 2024 – January 7, 2027

Carol Vander Meer
Humboldt County
Current Term:
April 28, 2026 – April 27, 2028
Board Meetings
The Great Redwood Trail Agency Board typically meets every two months. Additional meetings or special meetings may be scheduled throughout the year, as needed. Scheduled meetings may also be subject to change. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. For agendas and meeting minutes, click on links or dates below. Meetings are conducted in compliance with the Brown Act.
Want to Make a Public Comment?
The Great Redwood Trail Agency Board typically meets every two months. Additional meetings or special meetings may be scheduled throughout the year, as needed. Scheduled meetings may also be subject to change. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. For agendas and meeting minutes, click on links or dates below. Meetings are conducted in compliance with the Brown Act.
In Advance of the Meeting
Email comments to info@thegreatredwoodtrail.org. Comments received at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting will be shared with Directors prior to the meeting.
During the Meeting
Make oral comments in person, by phone, or video when public comment is invited by the Chair.
Upcoming Meetings
All meetings begin at 10:30 AM PT, unless otherwise noted. The Zoom meeting link is found on the posted meeting agenda.
Meeting Archives
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
