TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Haschak
MEETING DATE: July 29, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Haschak
PHONE:
707-463-4221
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
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 2...
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