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File #: 25-0887    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/29/2025 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 10/7/2025 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation by Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer, & Lang (SYASL) Regarding the 2025 California Legislative Session; and Direction to Staff as Necessary (Sponsor: Executive Office)
Attachments: 1. 2025 Legislative Session, 2. Mendocino County Services
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Kelly Hansen
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 Acceptance of Presentation by Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer, & Lang (SYASL) Regarding the 2025 California Legislative Session; and Direction to Staff as Necessary
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Accept presentation by Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer, & Lang (SYASL) regarding the 2025 California legislative session; and provide direction to staff as necessary.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer, and Lange, Inc. (SYASL) is a Sacramento-based advocacy and public affairs firm. For over 20 years, SYASL has represented leading California counties and associations. In January 2025, Mendocino County entered into Agreement No. PA-25-60 with SYASL for legislative consultation and advocacy, leveraging the firm's expertise to advance the County's goals.

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lang (SYASL) prepared a presentation summarizing the 2025 California Legislative Session, highlighting bills signed into law and measures that could influence the 2026 session. The presentation will allow the Board of Supervisors and County representatives to discuss legislative issues affecting the County.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not accept presentation and provide alternative direction.

STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government

SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL

VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority



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FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: No funding needed for requested action.
CURRENT F/Y COST: $0
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: No funding needed for requested action.
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