TO: GENERAL GOVERNMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding the Development of Mendocino County's 2026 Legislative Platform
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction to staff regarding the development of Mendocino County's 2026 Legislative Platform.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Since 2016, the development of the Legislative Platform has been referred to the Board of Supervisor's General Government Standing Committee.
On September 9, 2025, the Board of Supervisors referred the development of the 2026 Legislative Platform to the General Government Standing Committee pursuant to the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST/REFERRAL:
Pursuant to County Policy No. 19, the Board of Supervisors adopts an annual Legislative Platform reflecting the County priorities for legislative advocacy, state and federal funding, and issues of interest to local government. The Executive Office requests direction and input from the Standing Committee on legislative priorities for the 2026 Legislative Platform. Previous Legislative Platforms have included the following categories: regulatory mandates and reform, governmental transparency & public access, roads & infrastructure, climate resilience & renewable energy, disaster prevention, recovery, resiliency & mitigation, natural resources, agriculture, economic & community development, cannabis, public safety, human services, public health, behavioral health, and homelessness.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/executive-office/legislative-program
FISCAL DETAILS:
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