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Recent government:county-board coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The Auditor-Controller memo says Facilities Management exceeded one budget object level and used retained earnings above what was approved, potentially requiring Board action.
Supervisors advanced Humboldt County’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget while weighing whether to spend or save one-time money and hearing warnings that library service reductions are already underway.
County officials say the Broadway Street site could become a one-stop permitting center, though concerns remain about tsunami exposure, access and upkeep.
The county’s first budget presentation outlines a 4.4% spending increase, general fund growth, staffing changes tied to DHHS restructuring and millions in one-time requests before June hearings.
Supervisors were set to consider a climate adaptation capital improvement plan for flood-prone areas in East Linda, West Linda and Olivehurst.
Supervisors unanimously adopted ordinances clearing the way for Ross Ranch Phase 3-5 and Phase 1 to move forward.
The board unanimously backed two fiscal actions that will send Measure D money to the county, Marysville and Wheatland, while authorizing up to $300,000 in Health-Social Impact Fees for a Sutter County-related match.
The board’s May 12 packet includes a code enforcement overhaul study session, a sharp special-events fee increase, budget adjustments, a sheriff vehicle transaction and a renewed economic-development contract.
Board materials show supervisors advancing a voter initiative to replace the 1997 County Service Area F special parcel tax and recommending an Aug. 4, 2026 special election.
A committee agenda would send the annual fee update to the Board of Supervisors, with the proposed rate rising modestly and taking effect July 12 if adopted.