District 3: Chair Pro - Tem Paul McFarland

Mono County’s Third Supervisorial District spans over forty miles of Eastern Sierra along Scenic Highway 395 from Conway Summit in the north to the western neighborhoods of the town of Mammoth Lakes in the south. Plunging east from the high alpine crest down the dramatic Eastern Sierra escarpment, high mountains become high desert to create one of the most visited outdoor destinations in America.  

Over 2500 folks call the Third District home in the communities of Conway Ranch, Mono City, Highway 167/Cottonwood Canyon, Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining, June Lake and within the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Each community is unique, self-defined and deeply intertwined. Covering two watersheds - Mono Basin and Owens River - the Third District is bound together by schools, seasonal celebrations, youth sports, commerce, healthcare, public services, available housing, a deep love of where we live, and an active commitment to care for this place and one another. Working to sustain balance between tourism and quality of life for those who live and work here is perhaps our biggest challenge and greatest opportunity.

The Third District lies at the heart of the homeland of the Kootzaduka’a people. It is beyond time to secure the federal recognition they deserve and help ensure tribal members can return home.

Together with my wife, Yvette Garcia, a public-school teacher, we raise three kids - Solomon, Henry and Lydia - in downtown Lee Vining. Over more than two decades of non-profit entrepreneurship and community engagement, my work consistently focuses on shifting public engagement from conflict to collaboration and collective stewardship. 

There is so much wonder and opportunity across the Third District. I am honored to serve District Three and all of Mono County because where we live is worth working for. That work takes patience, understanding, cooperation and compromise from all of us. I want to ensure everyone has access to the information, resources and services needed for all of us to make our home here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and help me understand how we can work together for our place. 

Current County Board and Commission Assignments
Eastern Sierra Council of Governments
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Great Basin Air Pollution Control District
Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Mono County Local Transportation Commission
Yosemite Area Transportation Authority
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Liaison Committee
Town-County Liaison Committee (Alternate)
Collaborative Planning Team (Alternate)

District 3 Map. Click on the map image for a full screen view.