To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
9:45 A.M. - Presentation on the County of Humboldt 2025 State Legislative Programend
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2025 State Legislative Program and take appropriate action, as necessary.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt contracts with Shaw/Yoder/Antwih/Schmelzer and Lange, Inc. (“SYASL”) regarding the provision of state legislative advocacy services, and to advise departments on the development of the County of Humboldt’s annual legislative platform. Staff from SYASL meet with County of Humboldt staff and the Board of Supervisors to review progress on the County of Humboldt’s legislative goals and to consult on the following year’s legislative platform. The legislative advocacy provided by SYASL is imperative as the staff are subject matter experts who monitor the daily happenings regarding state legislation, as well as provide critical connections to legislators, state agencies and advocacy groups to help advance the County of Humboldt’s legislative goals.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2025 Legislative Program. The costs associated with the legislative advocacy services provided by SYASL are included in the adopted budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended action will not impact current staffing levels. However, staff, department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors routinely take part in legislative advocacy throughout the year, and any action taken can impact the level of activity staff have during the following year.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. End of Session Memo
2. Legislative Adjournment Report
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: June 3, 2025; Jan. 28, 2025
File No.: 25-665; 25-53