To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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10:00 AM - Presentation on the County of Humboldt’s 2023 Legislative Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2023 Legislative Program and take appropriate action, if required.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt contracts with Shaw/Yoder/Antwih/Schmelzer and Lange, Inc. (“SYASL”) to provide state legislative advocacy services on behalf of the county, and to advise departments on the development of the county’s annual legislative platform. Staff from SYASL meet with county staff and the Board of Supervisors to review progress on the county’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’s legislative goals.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2023 Legislative Program. The costs associated with the legislative advocacy services provided by SYASL are included in the adopted budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended action will not impact current staffing levels.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended action supports the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: Create opportunities for improved safety and health
New Initiatives: Advance local interests in natural resource discussions, engage in discussions of our regional economic future
Strategic Plan: 3.1 - Improve the economy of Humboldt County
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Humboldt County End of Year Summary
2. Humboldt County Bill Report
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
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