Stan Dixon, Former County Supervisor and Ferndale Mayor, Has Passed Away

Stan Dixon

Stan Dixon [File photo courtesy of the North Coast Journal]

A Humboldt County icon, former 1st District Supervisor and Ferndale Mayor, Stan Dixon, has passed away. According to Supervisor Estelle Fennell, flags will be at placed half staff at the Humboldt County Courthouse in his honor.

Dixon, a Democrat, was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1989 and remained there until 2001. He served as Ferndale mayor for 16 years. Dixon was also a long-serving member of the state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. He was appointed in 1999 and served until 2013. He was appointed chairperson of the Board in 2002. Towards the end of his term, he was known for his opposition to the $150 Cal Fire fee that was enacted in 2011.

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G-MAS
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G-MAS
7 years ago

R.I.P

chelsea burns
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chelsea burns
7 years ago

will miss you stan♡

Mary Rosa
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Mary Rosa
7 years ago

RIP. My Friend!

steve
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steve
7 years ago

Stan, what a good guy, I will really miss you and will remember you.

Richard
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Richard
7 years ago

Stan and his family have always been there for me an my family…..God speed my good friend

Lisa
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Lisa
7 years ago

That’s really sad. My condolences to Judy and family.

Eldon
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Eldon
7 years ago

Rest In Peace Mr. Dixon. Although I never met you in person, I’ve heard many great things about you, so, I just want to thank you for all of the work that you did for the families in the Eel River Valley. May you forever Rest in Peace.

Cisco
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Cisco
7 years ago

Thanks to Stan and the Dixon family for public service and friendship.

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
7 years ago

A decent, sensitive guy to work for. Good public servant. Condolences to the family and friends.

Mark
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Mark
7 years ago

A good man .condolences to the Dixon family.

Debra Carey
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Debra Carey
6 years ago

Stan was a great person. Thank you for your service to our county. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. I will miss you and all the great stuff you offered to our community over the years! Thank you!