Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eureka public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
City salary schedule and 3% COLA
The council adopted the July 2026 pay schedule locking in the negotiated 3% raise for city employees and setting pay for new classifications.
AB 1383 pension rollback opposition
The council will send a letter opposing AB 1383, which would roll back PEERA pension reforms without funding, requiring every agency to bargain the change with unions.
Future Items: Parking Permit Discounts, TOT Increase, Small Business Support
Council agreed by consensus to bring back discounted parking permits for seniors, people with disabilities and SNAP recipients, a 2% TOT increase for the November ballot, and reports on cottage food businesses and small-business startup costs.
Charter Amendment on Mayor and Council Salaries
Voters will decide whether to amend the City Charter to let the council set its own compensation by ordinance — $1,250/month for the Mayor and $1,000/month for councilmembers, with annual adjustments reviewed by the Finance Advisory Committee.
Tenant protections and anti-war resolution requests
The Humboldt Tenants Union asked the city to shorten the just-cause qualifying period and require 90-day notices, tying evictions to homelessness data. Anti-war activists asked for a resolution against war with Iran and Cuba.
Strategic plan for 2025-26
Council adopted its two-year roadmap: charter review, local coastal program and inland zoning updates, a housing trust fund and healthcare special district study, parks master plan, expanded CARE/CSAT mental health response, climate action plan and a water/sewer rate study.