To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
Department Contact: Megan Shandel Phone: 707-463-4441
Item Type: Regular Agenda Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of the County of Mendocino’s 2027 Legislative Platform
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Adopt the County of Mendocino’s 2027 Legislative Platform.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On October 21, 2026, the General Government Committee reviewed the draft 2027 Legislative Platform and referred the 2027 Legislative Platform to the Board of Supervisors.
Summary of Request:
In accordance with Policy No. 19, the Board of Supervisors adopts an annual Legislative Platform outlining the County’s priorities for legislative advocacy, state and federal funding, and key issues affecting local government.
The proposed 2027 Legislative Platform addresses: regulatory mandates and reform; governmental transparency and public access; governmental operations; county roads and infrastructure; climate resilience and renewable energy; disaster prevention, recovery, resilience, and mitigation; fire & emergency medical services; natural resources; agriculture; economic and community development; housing & land development; cannabis; public safety; human services; public health; behavioral health; and homelessness.
On October 21, 2026, the GGC made several recommendations regarding the legislative platform. The redline version of the Legislative Platform contains those recommended updates, to include a new section on housing and land development, a new section on governmental operations, and alignment of the Cannabis and Agriculture sections.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the 2027 Legislative Platform and provide alternate direction to staff.
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