Humboldt County Supervisor Roger Rodoni killed in crash

“It's going to be a challenge for all of us to get through this”

Colorful and sometimes controversial Humboldt County Supervisor Roger Rodoni was killed when his vehicle was hit by another Thursday on U.S. Highway 101 near Rio Dell, according to the California Highway ... via Times-Standard

[Carol Conners]

This is a very sad day. God bless you, Roger.

[Native]

You know Times Standard. This is horrible news. It would really be nice if for just such a story you could dispense with the insurance and other ads popping up. Supervisor Rodini was one of the most brightest, kindest gentleman that ever walked the earth. This county has truly lost one of it's best citizens. Maybe Caltrans could finally finish the freeway in that stretch and name it after him. That would be an appropriate thing to do.

[Clarissa]

My condolences to his family. Roger and I disagreed about many issues, but I was impressed with his intelligence and grit.

[Truthy]

I think the first comment above is insensitive enough to warrant removal.

[robash141]

Wow!
really shocking news
horrible news

I didn't politically agree with Supervisor Rodoni about much of anything
but it's still a tragic situation
My condolences to his family and friends.

[ATH]

Jay Koster, your a real piece of work! Roger will be sorely missed by the residents of Humboldt county. He was the only voice of reason on the Board.

[HumboldtBlue]

Echoing sentiments above, he and I may have had different political views, but I damn sure liked and respected the man.

And as for Jay, show some goddamned class.

[Truthy]

This news is a hard shock.
I hope the local media will quickly let us know how it happened and whether anyone else in Roger's vehicle or the other vehicles was hurt. To Roger's friends and loved ones, I am so sorry for your loss!

[James Faulk]

A great shock and an even greater loss for this community. Roger Rodoni has long been a stalwart for Humboldt County, and no matter his politics, one had to respect that he was always a straight shooter and one of Humboldt County's finest wits. After covering the Board of Supervisors for a total of three years, I had nothing but respect for the man. My sincerest condolences to his family.

[Rokchike]

My thoughts are with Roger's family and friends. What a sad day.

[Sonny Anderson]

So sorry to hear this tragic news.
Met Roger over 25 years ago he was one of a kind.
He was a great supervisor he will be missed.
I truly respected the gentleman my heart goes out to the family.

[Very Sad Day]

RIP Roger. Our thoughts and Prayers are with your Friends and Family. You will be Greatly Missed.

[Truthy]

To the administrator of this board, thank you for removing that first post.

[mind reader]

Jay K. joy at a persons death, is this how you wish to be remembered?. Name the boat ramp in Fields landing "Rogers Ramp"...

[Truthy]

Thanks for your quick response to my earlier suggestion.

[J Warren]

Wow. I'm stunned.

Love him or not, Roger was what we all need in an elected official and a friend. He never told you what you wanted to hear, he told you what he believed....downside political consequences be damned.

We are all the poorer for the loss of his ideals and straight-up way. The loss of such an honest man is a tragedy, way....way beyond the small change of politics.

Sincere grief and condolences from this family to his.

You're going to be deeply missed Roger. Even those who criticized and opposed you had to respect your honesty and dedication to your belief in what was the right thing to do.

Sleep well my friend.

[FickleHillCondol ences]

With Sympathy and shock.
To the family of Mr. Rodoni: may your memories help to get you thru this sad time

[So What]

Truthy wrote:

I think the first comment above is insensitive enough to warrant removal.

Folks, Truthy's comment is not directed at Carrol Conner's remark but rather a rather insensitive remark made before her's that has been subsequently removed.

[anon]

A very sad day for Roger's family and for this county. As someone above said, he was a voice of reason in this county. I didn't always agree with his politics either, but he was honest, logical, and genuinely cared for the county he represented. Something that can't be said for a lot of people in office around here. Our balance is sadly lost. God be with Roger and his family. He was a good man.

[Jay Koster]

It would seem my comments were taken out of context, and I do apologize. It was a bad joke, and I should not have made it.

I feel for his family. No man should have their life ended so suddenly. I am certain he will be missed.

As for me, I was a part of those who did not agree with his politics. I will not hide that fact.

Again, my apologies.