Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mendocino County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with high priority
Deteriorating county roads
Supervisor Williams warned the Board that District 5 residents want road funding in the next budget — drains aren't cleaned, roads are crumbling, and he'll be a holdout on any budget that doesn't address it.
Reynold's Highway bridge replacement over Outlet Creek
A 1955 single-lane timber bridge — the only access and evacuation route for west-of-creek residents near Brooktrails — will be replaced with a new two-lane structure designed for 100-year floods, fully reimbursed by the federal Highway Bridge Program.
1% Road Sales Tax Falls Short
The county tried to put a 1% transportation sales tax on the November ballot to fund road paving and maintenance staffing. It needed four of five supervisor votes just to pass the board, and got three. Roads stay underfunded.
SB 1 Road Projects and Bridge Work
The board approved the next three years of state-funded road work in Caspar/Comptche, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Ukiah, and Calpella — and Supervisor Cline noted publicly that residents doubt the county will actually show up.