We are devastated to learn that Doug LaMalfa has passed at 65. 

Northern California could not have asked for someone who cared more about their community and farms than Doug during his seven terms in Congress and eight years of service in the California legislature. 

Doug was an early member of the Commission board, representing Butte County, as the organization met in its formative years to discuss grower representation, rice straw burning, water quality, and public outreach. He announced his run for the California Assembly at a CRC grower meeting in 2000.

He served in the California Assembly for six years before transitioning to the Senate. As vice chair of the Natural Resources and Water Committee, he was a champion of Northern California. 

Upon long-time Congressman Herger’s retirement, Doug ran for Congress, taking his passion for rural and resource issues to Washington. 

In his many years of public service, Doug will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to engage others to find common ground and solutions.