Elect Buffey Bourassa for Mendocino County District 3 Supervisor 2026

ELECT BUFFEY BOURASSA FOR MENDOCINCO COUNTY 3RD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

Building Bridges. Strengthening Communities.

I'm Buffey Wright Bourassa. I bring more than a decade of public service, Tribal leadership, and community advocacy to my campaign for Mendocino County 3rd District Supervisor. Born and raised in Mendocino County, I've spent my career working across departments and communities to strengthen public safety, support recovery, expand economic opportunity, and build respectful partnerships with Tribal Nations.

My commitment is simple: listen to residents, bring people together, and deliver practical solutions that improve quality of life for local families. With integrity, accountability, and collaboration, I'm ready to serve.

10+ Years of Public Service
& Local Government Experience

Experience

With 11+ years of experience in Mendocino County government, I've worked across multiple departments, giving me first hand knowledge of the systems that support our county services, public wellness, and workforce stability.

Leadership

Through my leadership, I've built strong working relationships with tribal governments, community partners, and federal agencies—giving me a unique understanding of intergovernmental processes, tribal sovereignty, and community-driven solutions.

Strength

I'm committed to following my strengths in community collaboration, program management, and fiscal responsibility. I'm prepared to navigate complex county challenges and to deliver real results in Mendocino County's 3rd District.

Platform Policies

As a candidate for Mendocino County 3rd District Supervisor, I bring experience, leadership, strength, understanding, and a commitment to better our rural communities. I'm ready to address the most important issues facing our District 3. Learn more about my policies regarding Economic Development, Public Safety, Transparency, and Tribal Partnership.

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    Economic Development

    Strengthen Local Families & Small Businesses

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    Public Safety

    Support Law Enforcement & Expand Prevention and Recovery

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    Transparency

    Transparent, Accountable, and Accessible Government

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    Tribal Partnership

    True Partnership With Tribal Governments

Candidate Elect Buffey Bourassa for Supervisor Mendocino County District 3

My Goals: How I'll Get It Done

Living in a rural community means we don’t wait for someone else to fix things — we roll up our sleeves.
That’s how we turn community voice into real progress.

Housing

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I’ll push for affordable and workforce housing by streamlining County processes, supporting mixed-income projects, and using outside funding to move projects from plans to building.

Substance Use Disorder & Recovery

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I’ll strengthen coordination between behavioral health, public safety, healthcare, and community partners to expand prevention, treatment, and reentry support — helping people get back on their feet while improving safety.

Jobs, Trades & Workforce

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I’ll work with employers and training programs to grow apprenticeships and skills pathways that match real local needs like construction, healthcare, infrastructure, forestry, and emerging green jobs.

Higher Education

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I’ll advocate for college partnerships, certificates, and remote learning so students don’t have to leave home to build skills and start careers.

Tribal Partnerships

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I’ll work government-to-government with Tribes to advance housing, workforce, health, and economic development — making sure Indigenous voices are part of decisions from day one.

My Approach

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Listen first. Build partnerships. Bring in resources. Hold systems accountable. Focus on results.
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- By Michael Reynold

Buffey Bourassa is the right person for Mendocino County supervisor

It is only because of who I know Buffey to be as a person, as a public servant and as a community leader that I am willing to openly support her. Hearing of her personal and professional background and her willingness, commitment and unrelenting drive to rise above every challenge she faced is what led me to meet with her initially. After many hours of conversations, questions and discussion, I am convinced that she is the right person to serve as our Supervisor.

On The Road For District 3

In addition to public service, I remain actively engaged in community leadership reflecting my ongoing commitment to service, local partnerships, and strengthening opportunities for community wellness. I believe in community voice, transparency, and accountable leadership, and I'm committed to working alongside residents, local leaders, and tribal governments to address Mendocino County’s most urgent priorities

Candidate Elect Buffey Bourassa for Mendocino County District 3 Supervisor 2026

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I’m here to listen — to serve — and to ensure that the voices of District 3 are heard and valued. Join my campaign, Elect Buffey Bourassa for Mendocino County 3rd District Supervisor, to bring experience, accountability, and collaboration to Mendocino County leadership. Your endorsement shows community support and helps share my vision for a stronger, more connected District 3.