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From the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County:

On June 25th and 27th, The League of Women Voters of Humboldt County (LWVHC) read statements to the Eureka City Schools Board of Trustees regarding the property transaction between Eureka City Schools and AMG Communities - Jacobs, LLC pertaining to 674 Allard Avenue (Former Jacobs Middle School) and 3553 | Street, Eureka.

The LWVHC feels very strongly about the need for full and open transparency related to the actions of elected governmental boards and governmental decision-making.

At both Board meetings, we expressed our concern about the lack of transparency concerning the details of the transaction and the names of the members of the newly-formed LLC, as well as the minimal public notification or community input. We also urged that the Board delay the close of escrow on that transaction. 

We applaud the Eureka City Schools Board of Trustees for delaying the close of escrow until August 9, 2024. However, the names of the members of AMG Communities - Jacobs, LLC still have NOT been disclosed.

Therefore, we urge concerned community members to attend the next Eureka City Schools Board of Trustees meeting on August 8, 2024 to voice their opinions and concerns. The agenda for the meeting is not yet available on the Eureka City Schools website, but we hope it will be available at least 24 hours prior to the Board meeting.

Community members can also contact Eureka City Schools to request a digital copy of the agenda prior to the meeting. The regular session Board meeting will take place at 2100 J Street in Eureka and will begin at 6:30pm. 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization. We are nonpartisan in that we do not support or oppose any political party or candidate; we are political in that we take positions on selected governmental issues after member study and consensus. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Julie Kelly,
League of Women Voters of Humboldt County, President
and the Board of Directors, League of Women Voters of Humboldt County

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In case you’ve been wondering where the Jacobs campus is, here’s a map.