To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Presentation on the County of Humboldt’s 2026 Federal Legislative Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2026 Federal Legislative Program; and
2. Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt contracts with Paragon Government Relations regarding the provision of federal legislative advocacy services, and to advise departments on the development of the County of Humboldt’s annual legislative platform. Staff from Paragon Government Relations meet with County of Humboldt staff and the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) 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 Paragon Government Relations is imperative as the staff are subject matter experts who monitor the daily happenings regarding federal legislation, as well as provide critical connections to legislators, federal agencies and advocacy groups to help advance the County of Humboldt’s legislative goals.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund Contribution
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2026 Federal Legislative Program. The costs associated with the legislative advocacy services provided by Paragon are included in the adopted budgets for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended actions will not impact current staffing levels. However, staff, department heads and members of the Board 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:
Memorandum Regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2026 Federal Legislative Program
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 6/15/2026; 1/27/2026
File No.: 26-629; 26-68