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RCRC presents rural priorities to Trinity County board; broadband, workforce and forest resiliency highlighted
Summary
Patrick Blacklock, president and CEO of the Rural County Representatives of California, told the Trinity County Board of Supervisors the group's 2026 strategy focuses on broadband, rural health, forest resiliency and county workforce shortages. He said Trinity was not awarded a broadband construction grant this round, but statewide investments could seed future expansion.
Patrick Blacklock, president and CEO of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), presented the organization's 2026 strategic plan to the Trinity County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 6, emphasizing advocacy and shared services to help small counties pursue large projects.
Blacklock told the board RCRC has two primary roles: advocacy in Sacramento and Washington, and operating as an "entrepreneurial" service provider where counties pool resources. He said the group's top policy themes this year include broadband, rural health, forest resiliency and recruitment and retention for county workforces.
On broadband, Blacklock described…
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