TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Health Services and Supervisor Cline
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy.D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Cline
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
title
Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing September 20th through September 26th, 2026, as Child Passenger Safety Week in Mendocino County
(Sponsors: Supervisor Cline and Health Services)
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
End
RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Proclamation recognizing September 20th through September 26th, 2026, as Child Passenger Safety Week in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
End
PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
September 20 through September 26, 2026, is recognized as Child Passenger Safety Week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a national observance dedicated to protecting children as passengers in motor vehicles. Road injuries are a leading cause of preventable death and injury among children in the United States. Properly installed and appropriately used car seats, booster seats, and seat belts significantly reduce the risk of serious injury and death in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
Mendocino County Public Health is committed to supporting parents and caregivers through education and resources that promote child passenger safety. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, Mendocino County will join NHTSA in promoting awareness and education regarding the proper selection, installation, and use of child passenger restraints. Mendocino County Public Health offers free, one-on-one car seat safety appointments with certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) for Mendocino County residents with children ages 0 through 12. These appointments provide parents and caregivers with individualized education and assistance to help ens...
Click here for full text