From Rejection Comes Connection: Dana Point Harbor Advisory Board in Candidate Selection Process

DANA POINT — Anyone who is familiar with the saga that has been the formation of the Dana Point Harbor Advisory Council knows it has not been an easy road. Back in September, the council was disassembled before it even came to fruition as Orange County officials decided to terminate the formal body. However, as 2018 creeps ever nearer, it seems the Dana Point Harbor Advisory Board (DPHAB) could finally see the light of day. “After a few logistical delays, mostly due to scheduling challenges, we are underway again with our harbor partners on establishing the Dana Point Harbor Advisory Board,” a recent Dana Point Boaters Association eNewsletter stated. The newsletter went on to state the advisory board is currently building a committee of nine members to represent the community. Two ex-officio members would also be selected and a meeting introducing the new members and bylaws of the board will be scheduled in the first few weeks of 2018. Currently, the advisory board is in the process of receiving and reviewing applications from a pool of qualified candidates. James Lenthall, president of Dana Point Boaters Association, and a larger selection committee will select the candidates. They are putting an emphasis on appointing members who...