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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mendocino County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ukiah Area Trash Capture Devices
A $205,000 construction contract would install trash capture devices to keep litter out of local waterways around Ukiah.
Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Funding
A $408,000 donation is funding low-cost spay/neuter across the county, but a veterinary shortage is slowing things down; the county may rent its care van to a traveling vet with discounts for Covelo, the coast, and reservations.
Performance evaluations of department heads
The Board evaluated several top officials behind closed doors, including the Interim CEO, Agricultural Commissioner, Air Quality Pollution Officer, and Public Defender. Outcomes stay confidential unless they affect employment.
AB 2494 opposition letter
The Board voted 4-1 to oppose AB 2494; Supervisor Norvell dissented.
Air Quality fee schedule CPI adjustments
Sitting as the Air Quality Management District, the Board set a process for annual inflation-based adjustments to air pollution control permit fees following a public hearing.
Water Agency IWPC Contribution
The county is putting another $90,000 into the Inland Water and Power Commission, which Supervisor Haschak framed as backing local control of water resources amid outside water-district and federal involvement.