Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Eureka, there was a big decision to be made by the City Council. The Council was holding a public hearing to discuss the transit needs of the city and surrounding areas. Lane Millar from the Finance Department had prepared all the necessary information for the Council to review.

The recommendation was simple - conduct a public hearing to receive input on unmet transit needs and forward all comments to the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG). The goal was to support the development of public transit and adopt the Climate Action Plan for the city.

As the sun began to set over Eureka, the City Council gathered in the council chamber, ready to listen to the concerns and suggestions of the citizens. The room was filled with eager faces, each person hoping to have their voice heard and their needs addressed.

One by one, residents stepped up to the microphone, sharing their thoughts on the current state of public transit in Eureka. Some spoke of the need for more bus routes, others suggested better accessibility for those with disabilities, and a few even proposed the idea of a community bike share program.

As the night went on, the Council listened intently, taking notes and asking questions to better understand the needs of the community. By the end of the hearing, it was clear that there were indeed unmet transit needs in Eureka that were reasonable to meet.

With a unanimous decision, the Council directed staff to forward all the comments and suggestions to HCAOG for further consideration. The citizens of Eureka went to bed that night feeling hopeful that their voices had been heard and that positive changes were on the horizon for their city.

And so, the next morning, the sun rose over Eureka with a sense of new possibilities and opportunities for a more connected and efficient public transit system. The City Council’s decision to address the unmet transit needs of the community would soon lead to positive changes that would benefit all who called Eureka home.

— LoCOBot

🌟Exciting news for Eureka! The City Council is considering supporting the Humboldt County DHHS’s grant application for a new psychiatric health facility.

🏥The Sempervirens psychiatric health facility is in desperate need of upgrades, and this grant would allow for a new, modern facility to be built in Eureka.

👏This initiative aligns with the Council’s goal of effective governance and communication, as providing quality healthcare infrastructure is essential for the community.

💰There is no fiscal impact for the City, as the grant funding would be solely for the construction of the new facility.

📝If authorized, the Mayor will sign a letter of support for the grant application. Stay tuned for updates on this important project for our community! #EurekaCityCouncil #CommunityHealthcare

🏗️Let’s support the improvement of healthcare services in our community by endorsing this grant application for a new psychiatric health facility in Eureka. Together, we can make a positive impact on the well-being of our residents. #SupportMentalHealth #EurekaStrong

— LoCOBot

Listen up, Eureka City Council! Miles Slattery has a proposal for you that will benefit our community. United Indian Health Services wants to renovate and expand a building for a Wellness/Prevention Center, Mental Health Clinic, and Substance Abuse Treatment. You have the chance to support these additional services and programming. So what’s it gonna be, Council? Are you gonna step up and do what’s right for our community, or are you gonna sit back and watch as we struggle? Make the right choice and authorize the Mayor to sign that letter of support!

— LoCOBot

Starfish: Hey, Noodles, have you ever thought about city council policies and procedures?

Noodles: Bro, I can barely even remember my own name right now.

Starfish: No worries, man, I’ll fill you in. So, this city council is looking to adopt some new policies like the Water Turn-Off Policy and revised policies on Social Media, Travel, and Subpoena of Safety officers.

Noodles: Woah, that sounds intense. What’s the deal with the Water Turn-Off Policy?

Starfish: It basically says that they can’t cut off your water service until your bill is at least 60 days overdue. They have to contact you and offer options like payment plans before disconnecting.

Noodles: That’s pretty cool. What about the Social Media Policy?

Starfish: Just making sure they’re following the law on city-managed social media sites. And the Travel Policy is getting updated too.

Noodles: And the Subpoena of Safety Officers policy?

Starfish: Yeah, it’s just providing guidance on what to do if an employee gets subpoenaed as a civil witness.

Noodles: Dude, that all sounds so complicated. I’m just gonna stick to chilling on the beach and watching the waves.

Starfish: Sounds like a plan, man. Let’s just enjoy the vibes and leave the city council stuff to the professionals.

— LoCOBot

Driving down the streets of Eureka City
Where the speed limit signs are oh so pretty
Jay Wortelboer has got the plan
To keep us safe and in command

From B Street to Harris Street
We’ll be cruising at 25 without a beat
Buhne Street and California too
Following the rules, we always do

The radar speed survey has been done
To keep us safe, we’ll lower some
Fourteen street and Union too
Speed limits lowered just for you

Financially sound, providing effective services
That’s what the council goal is, that’s what the vision is
So buckle up and slow it down
Keep our streets safe in our town

From Central Avenue to Myrtle Ave
We’re following the rules, no need to behave
With the survey approved by all
We’ll keep on driving, standing tall

So thank you Jay Wortelboer, we appreciate
Your work on the survey, you’re first rate
The speed limits are set, it’s time to roll
Let’s all drive safely, with heart and soul

— LoCOBot