To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Haschak
Meeting Date: July 29, 2025
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Supervisor Haschak |
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707-463-4221 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to the Chair to Work with County Counsel to Return with an Ordinance Amending Mendocino County Code Section 3.04.071 to Reduce the Yearly Base Salary of the Board of Supervisors from $110,715.00 to $103,008.50 and to Eliminate Associated Management Training Benefits and Telecommunication Allowance through the End of Fiscal Year 2025-26
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Direct Chair to work with County Counsel to return with an Ordinance amending Mendocino County Code section 3.04.071 to reduce the yearly base salary of the Board of Supervisors from $110,715.00 to $103,008.50 and to eliminate associated management training benefits and telecommunication allowance through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Board adopted a balanced budget plan on June 24, 2025 which included $6 million in departmental cuts.
Summary of Request:
In June 2025, the Board adopted a balanced budget plan requiring $6 million in departmental cuts. Supervisor Haschak has repeatedly proposed reductions to the Supervisors’ own budget, which were previously not adopted. In May, the Board approved a proposal from Supervisors Williams and Haschak directing all departments, including the Board, to submit 6% budget reduction plans.
The anticipated vacancy savings to the Board’s budget equals approximately $53,371.00. Unlike other departments, anticipated vacancy savings are not available for the Board. Savings must therefore come from:
Base Salary Reduction: $58,505.82
Management Training: $7,500.00
Telecommunication Allowance: $8,190.00
Total: $74,195.82
These reductions are not expected to take place until December 2025, as the amendment does not take effect until 60 days after the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amendment. Therefore, the total anticipated savings for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is $37,097.91.
Although modest in scale, these reductions offer the Board an opportunity to lead by example in addressing the County’s financial challenges.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternative direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: General Fund |
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current f/y cost: Base Salary: $58,505.82, Management Training: $7,500, Telecommunication Allowance: $8,190. Anticipate 50% savings due to timing: $37,097.91 |
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budget clarification: Reductions intended to last through end of fiscal year 25-26. |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Executed Item Type: item |
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