Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Humboldt County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with medium priority
County buying three Fourth Street properties in Eureka
The county is buying 1101, 1117 and 1119 Fourth Street near the courthouse — first for parking, possibly for county offices later. It's part of the push to own rather than lease, and to grow the downtown civic campus.
First-Time Homebuyer and Rental Assistance Funding
The Board added $1.5 million to its $1 million HOME award for first-time homebuyers and tenant rental assistance; a resident urged fast rollout, noting county workers can't afford local homes.
King Salmon growth and short-term rentals
The Bermers project adds a business and a residence to a mostly residential stretch of Boone Drive. Neighbors raised parking and view concerns; commissioners saw the added housing as a net positive but urged the applicant to be a good neighbor on the view question.