Susan Masten’s experience in economic development, natural resources management and good governance has earned her the endorsement of the Yurok Tribal Council for the Fifth District seat on the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors.Masten, a former Yurok Tribal chairperson, is a Yurok citizen. She is considered a “nationally renowned tribal leader, a successful entrepreneur and political leader.“She knows how to make things happen,” said Joseph L. James, chairman of the Yurok Tribe.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');“Sue is a born leader with bold vision to create new jobs, elevate the economy and enhance the natural environment in the Fifth District,” added Yurok Tribal Council Member Ryan Ray, who represents the Requa area. “Her professional and political achievements speak volumes about her ability to facilitate real and lasting progress for families in our rural region.”Bringing more attention and resources to the Fifth District is a central focus of Masten’s campaign. “I decided to run because I love our community and want to build a brighter future for all families in the Fifth District,” she said. “If elected, I will dedicate my skills and experience to supporting the hard-working residents in the region.”Masten added, “We live in such a special place. Our families and our businesses in the Fifth District deserve the same amount of attention as the rest of the county.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });