Humboldt County Supervisors Honor Community Groups, Address Key Issues at September Meeting

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, for a meeting covering a range of topics, from celebrating local achievements to addressing community concerns and making important decisions regarding planning and governance. The meeting, partially captured on video and accessible online, showcased a mix of proclamations, public comment, and key decisions impacting Humboldt County residents.

Several proclamations highlighted the meeting's agenda. Supervisor Mike Wilson introduced a resolution recognizing Constitution Week (September 17-23), emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Constitution and its amendments in expanding freedoms. A member of the Redwood Forest Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the proclamation, while also expressing concern about what she perceived as a devaluation of the Constitution in current law and practice.

Supervisor Rex Bohn presented a resolution honoring the Scotia Band's 90th anniversary, celebrating its long-standing contributions to the community. The band's music director and conductor expressed gratitude for the recognition. Supervisor Steve Madrone declared September as National PACE Month, highlighting the program's vital services for older adults. Representatives from the Redwood Coast PACE program, California's first rural PACE program, expressed their appreciation and highlighted the program's success.

Supervisor Natalie Arroyo presented a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of prevention, particularly for young people. The proclamation included the 24/7 national suicide prevention lifeline number (988) and the Trevor Project number (866-488-7386). Representatives from Food for People also spoke during public comment, expressing gratitude for the recognition of Hunger Action Month and emphasizing the increasing need for food assistance within the county.

Public comment also included concerns raised about equity and fairness in access to resources and legal representation, particularly in Blue Lake, along with discussion of a project's high cost. Another speaker commented on the need for consolidated services for unhoused veterans and expressed support for the Golden Rule Peace Boat.

In terms of decisions made, the board unanimously approved the consent calendar. A significant decision involved the denial of an appeal against the Planning Commission's rejection of a parcel map subdivision application. The application was denied due to the proposal's failure to meet minimum parcel size requirements and the potential for granting special privileges. The board also announced a vacancy on the Human Rights Commission, encouraging qualified individuals to apply.

While the video provides a snapshot of the meeting, detailed information on the duration of specific agenda items was not readily available. For complete agendas and action summaries, residents are encouraged to visit [https://humboldt.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx](https://humboldt.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx). Information regarding future meetings and opportunities for citizen participation can also be found on this website.