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Update at 3:50 p.m.: The Crescent City Harbor District put out the following statement regarding Harbormaster Tim Petrick's resignation:

The Crescent City Harbor District announces the resignation of Harbormaster Timothy Petrick. Mr. Petrick has formally submitted his resignation in the attached letter, which has been accepted by the Board of Commissioners.

Board President Harry Adams expressed the Board's sentiments, stating, "We have accepted Mr. Petrick’s resignation and extend our best wishes for his future endeavors. The Board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continuing to focus on the long-term success of our harbor."

The Crescent City Harbor District remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service during this transition.

In his resignation letter, Petrick touted the growth and progress the port has made over the past four years, which includes securing more than $15 million for infrastructure improvements:

To the People of Crescent City and the Crescent City Harbor Community,

After much thought and consideration, I am announcing my decision to step down as Harbormaster of Crescent City Harbor District, effective September 30th. Serving this remarkable community has been a great honor, and I leave this position with immense pride in what we have accomplished together.

Over the past four years, we have seen tremendous growth and progress. The harbor has not only been the lifeblood of our local community but also a source of pride for everyone who calls CCHD home.

Together, we’ve secured over $15,000,000 in funding for vital infrastructure improvements, which will strengthen the harbor’s capacity and ensured it remains a key hub for both commercial and recreational vessels for years to come.

Some of the major highlights during my tenure include:

• The funding and permitting of the expansion of the pier facilities, allowing for an increase in cargo capacity and smoother operations.

• The successful updating of dozens of outdated and underperforming leases.

• Securing critical state and federal grants to modernize harbor infrastructure, fortify sea walls, and improve overall safety for all mariners.

• Collaborating with local businesses and stakeholders to promote maritime tourism, bringing significant economic benefits to the entire community.

• And leaving the harbor in a position for major development and growth in the coming years.

This success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved—the harbor staff, local officials, the commercial fishing community, recreational boaters, and our countless partners at the state and federal level. I am deeply grateful for the trust and collaboration that made these achievements possible.

As I step away, I do so with full confidence that the harbor is well-positioned for continued success and growth. I know that with strong leadership CCHD will remain a beacon of strength for our region, a vital contributor to our economy, and a source of enjoyment for generations to come.

I wish nothing but the best for my successor and the entire harbor team. I have no doubt they will continue to uphold the high standards we have worked so hard to establish.

Thank you again to everyone who has supported me and helped make this journey successful.

With deep gratitude and warmest wishes for the future,

Timothy Petrick

Former Harbormaster,

Crescent City Harbor District

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Original Post:

Crescent City Harbormaster Tim Petrick has resigned, Deputy Harbormaster Mike Rademaker confirmed Friday.

Petrick’s resignation will be effective Sept. 30, according to Rademaker. The deputy harbormaster said an official statement from the Crescent City Harbor District would be forthcoming and would include comments from Petrick.

Meanwhile, the separation agreement between Petrick and the Board of Commissioners is still undergoing legal review, Rademaker said.

“It spells out the terms of his resignation,” Rademaker said.  

Petrick’s resignation comes after the Harbor District, in response to a Public Records Act request, released credit card statements outlining his expenditures since December 2023. Those expenses include the purchase in January of six packages of TaylorMade customized golf balls and 24 poker chip ball markers for a total of $362.85 from Golfballs.com.

In December, Petrick spent $616.97 to register for a California Association of Harbormasters conference and golf tournament and $1,329.12 for a stay at the Asilomar Resort in Pacific Grove, where the conference was being held

Members of the public, including Harbor District candidate Linda Sutter, who submitted the initial request for the credit card statements, also questioned Petrick’s DoorDash purchases. Those expenses include $120.42 on Feb. 21 at Taste of India in Pacific Grove and $75.15 at the Bagel Kitchen, which is also in Pacific Grove.

On Tuesday, Petrick told the Wild Rivers Outpost that those DoorDash purchases were related to meetings with Association of Harbormasters representatives and companies they’re working with.

The Harbor District Board on Tuesday rejected a proposed credit card statement that would have given spending limits of $9,999 for the harbormaster, $7,000 for the deputy harboraster and $5,000 for the office manager.

Commissioners stated that the office manager only should have a credit card.

Commissioners also weighed in to the Harbor’s executive response to the Del Norte Civil Grand Jury, which investigated alleged credit card misuse.

Petrick was hired as deputy harbormaster in 2020 and became harbormaster in 2021 when his predecessor Charlie Helms retired.

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