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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mendocino County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Waterless composting toilets for rural areas
A possible voluntary pilot would let rural residents use container-based composting toilets where septic isn't feasible. Any plan must come back to the Board before implementation.
2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Board adopted the updated hazard mitigation plan, keeping the county positioned for federal disaster mitigation and recovery funding.
Secure Rural Schools Title III project funding
The Board directed staff to partner with the Resource Conservation District and Fire Safe Council to rank and fund fire prevention and related projects with $219,000 in federal Title III funds.
Termination of Ameresco Energy Project and New Green Energy Ad Hoc
After years of trying, the county gave up on the Ameresco solar project because the finances no longer worked — federal tax credit timing was risky and Ukiah's cheap power plus no net metering made savings impossible. A new ad hoc will explore solar on county parcels outside Ukiah and options with Sonoma Clean Power.