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Recent climate-action coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The Redwood Coast Energy Authority will provide about $140,000 a year in in-kind staff services if enough local jurisdictions sign the agreement.
Council reviewed a draft agreement that would create a regional climate committee and shared program manager, while deferring the city’s first payment until FY 2027/28.
At the June 2 meeting, multiple speakers urged the city to help fund a Regional Climate Action Plan coordinator or program manager position tied to implementation work.
Council signed off on the county climate plan, moved to fix failed culverts on West End Road and got a staff briefing on a possible 2026 Measure G renewal.
The City Council formally approved Resolution No. 256-51, making the Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan Arcata’s Climate Action Plan and adopting related CEQA findings.