Madeline Cline

El Niño winter storm emergency

Flood fight materials are being staged from a DWR grant, but the state proclamation carries no funding, leaving costs on the county's general fund if damage occurs.

Meadow Farm code enforcement fee waiver

The county forgoes an estimated $9,000 or more in penalty fees.

Public Ambulance Joint Powers Agreement

Financial details have not yet been presented.

County Health Officer appointment

Code enforcement priorities and neighborhood nuisances

Staffing cuts — eight field investigators down to two — are the root constraint; a follow-up process discussion is expected in December or January.

Behavioral Health Contracting and Mental Health Client Services

$19,206,356 in FY 2026-27 contracts, mostly Medi-Cal reimbursed; hybrid model could add county staffing costs.

$4.5M grant to fight illicit cannabis grows

Brings $4.5 million in state grant money into the county rather than raising local costs.

Elder and dependent adult abuse awareness

Hopland Shaded Fuel Break Wildfire Grant

Grant request up to $950,000; requires no county match noted.

Veterans ATLAS Telehealth in Fort Bragg

No direct county cost was cited; the county provides space and internet connectivity.

Sheriff Staffing Crisis

About $1 million per year from the general fund, roughly $500,000 in year one.

Grand Jury Findings on Planning & Building

wildfire evacuation order downgrade

Returning home could save some residents money on temporary lodging and evacuation costs, but wildfire response and recovery expenses are still in play.

Public safety and reentry services

Nonprofit partner reports