URGENT UPDATE: The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is set to make a crucial decision today regarding the potential end of security screenings at the courthouse due to decreased funding. This meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. PST at the Board of Supervisors’ chambers located at 825 Fifth St., Eureka.
This matter is especially pressing for residents and visitors who rely on courthouse services. With safety and accessibility in question, the outcome could significantly affect daily operations within the courthouse.
In addition to this key decision, the Board will recognize local hero Hayle Gibson-Stillwell for her remarkable debut at the National Finals Rodeo. The agenda also includes a proposal to ratify December 26 as a paid county holiday, discussions surrounding Senate Bill 684—the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act—and a performance evaluation of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Other local meetings are also noteworthy this week:
The Arcata Fire District Board of Directors will convene on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Arcata Station classroom to consider a training policy among other staffing goals.
The Eureka City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss existing lawsuits and a potential service agreement with the city attorney, as well as to elect a new mayor pro-tem.
The Fortuna City Council will gather on Monday at 6 p.m. to review a draft of a significant rent stabilization ordinance, while the Rio Dell City Council will consider authorizing a pass-through grant of $1.5 million from the state Office of Emergency Services during their meeting on Tuesday.
The Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District will also hold a meeting on Thursday at 1 p.m. to discuss an agreement with the Wiyot Tribe regarding waterline maintenance.
Stay tuned for updates on these important local decisions impacting the community. For full agendas, residents are encouraged to visit the respective websites of their local councils and boards for more detailed information.
