To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Mike Wilson
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Affirming the Integrity of Locally Administered Elections in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the chair to sign the resolution.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
The resolution affirms the Board's confidence in the Humboldt County Office of Elections and thanks the election staff, vote center workers and nonpartisan volunteers who make elections possible. It comes one week before Nov. 3, 2026, Statewide General Election.
The Office of Elections serves a large, geographically diverse county, including rural and remote communities. Each election depends on permanent staff, temporary workers and voting center staff, along with nonpartisan volunteer organizations that contribute hundreds of hours to voter education and access. Much of this work happens out of public view.
The resolution also reminds the public that election work continues after Election Day. Under state law, staff continue to process eligible ballots, verify voter eligibility, reconcile records, conduct required audits, and canvass and certify results. This process takes several weeks and is a deliberate safeguard of accuracy.
Election workers across the country have faced rising misinformation, harassment and threats. The resolution condemns threats, harassment and intimidation directed toward election workers and voters and affirms that disagreements about elections must be resolved through lawful, peaceful and democratic means.
The resolution is nonpartisan and takes no position on any candidate, party or ballot measure. It affirms that an election's integrity rests on a fair, accurate, transparent and lawful process. It does not affect any election procedure, canvass or certification.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with adopting the resolution. Staff time for preparing and transmitting is absorbed within existing budgets.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no staffing impact associated with the recommended actions.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board may choose not to adopt the resolution or may modify its language.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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