LAKE COUNTY— Laura McAndrews Sammel announces that she will run for Lake County Supervisor, District 4.
“As CEO of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and an active member in professional and community organizations, I see many exciting, meaningful opportunities to serve the residents and businesses located in District 4. I look forward to using my specialized education and diverse expertise in the private industry to strengthen the Board of Supervisors’ work to support and advance our communities.”
Sammel’s focus will be the people, prosperity, and community of Lake County.
People: Sammel will work to improve health services to the mentally ill – especially those struggling with addiction and homelessness. She will also work to find creative solutions to those requiring childcare and elder services. Sammel’s extensive experience as a human resources professional will support the County’s internal hiring and retention efforts.
Prosperity: Business advocacy is a primary objective for Sammel, including streamlining new business development projects, particularly those creating thriving-wage jobs, and the expansion of access to broadband. Another of Sammel’s priorities is stewardship of the county’s budget – both in maximizing available funding and increased transparency in budgetary decision making.
Community: Sammel believes disaster recovery and response is vital to the health of Lake County. She is committed to the development, and more importantly, implementation of the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan. She also supports the arts community that makes Lake County vibrant and unique.
Sammel has a background in healthcare management and human resources. She has served as an Executive HR Consultant and Leadership Coach for local small businesses and as a Clinic Director for Adventist Health.
She is actively involved in many community organizations including serving on the:
- Lake County Blue Zones Project Steering Committee
- Lake County Parks/Recreation/Trails Master Plan Steering Committee
- Vice President, Lake County Economic Development Corporation
- Lake County Subcommittee, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
- CalTrans South DEAL Committee
- Immediate Past President, Rotary Club of Lakeport
- Treasurer, Lake County Arts Council
- Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Lake County Certified Tourism Ambassador
Sammel has been a resident of North Lakeport for over 17 years and has raised a blended family with her husband, Dave, a retired Spanish teacher from Clear Lake High School. Their three children are all grown and live in Northern California. She received her Master of Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.
She is actively involved in the Lake County Theatre Company and has had the lead in several productions including the upcoming “9 to 5 The Musical”.
District 4 includes Lakeport, Scotts Valley, Finley, Lampson Airport Area, Soda Bay, Highland Springs, and most of Big Valley. The primary election is scheduled for March 3, 2024.
Sammel’s more detailed plans are available on her website at www.Laura4Supervisor.com.
She can be reached via email at vote@laura4supervisor.com, phone at (707) 280-8429, or US mail at P.O. Box 1294, Lakeport, CA 95453. She welcomes your questions and support.
