Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District, District 2 candidate Steven Morris has a vision for Humboldt Bay — and if elected, he intends to “get things moving.”

Morris, a Fortuna resident, moved to Humboldt County about a year ago from San Jose.

A computer specialist, Morris owns and operates A2ZPC4U Computers and works for United Indian Health Services.

Although Morris has only been in the area a short time, he has become interested in political processes within the county, and frequents local government and planning meetings.

Morris’ campaign for harbor district commissioner is entirely self-funded — he does not accept contributions or identify endorsers, and instead relies on word of mouth to inform others of his platform.

This enables him to avoid relying on special interests, he said, while trying to work with as many different groups as possible with an open mind.

“We need to all start talking to each other,” he said. “I definitely believe in a people-first approach.”

Morris identifies himself most closely as an independent and says he seeks a balanced approach to management with environmentally safe port development.

“I think it will increase commerce,” he said, as well as bring in jobs.

Morris said he is in favor of developing the railroad, as well as a rail trail.

A lot of the necessary components to develop the bay are already in place, he said.

“I’m hoping to expedite a lot of things that are all ready to go,” he said.

Morris said the marina can be developed to receive other types of ships and could be enhanced for mixed residential and commercial use while maintaining character and adhering to responsible development.

He also said he would like to see the public land in the marina rededicated to American Indians.

Morris has been involved in numerous organizations and is a member of the Fortuna and Eureka chambers of commerce.

Morris said if he does not get elected, he will try again the next time around.

“Actions speak louder than words,” he said.

The school district/special district election will take place Nov. 6.