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Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
May 5, 2025, 9 a.m.

A. ROLL CALL

B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1. Informational County Department Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Board of Supervisors in Humboldt County will be receiving staff reports from various county departments on core services and budget requests for the fiscal year 2025-26. The departments will present their goals, challenges, and accomplishments. The Board is working to close a General Fund budget deficit and departments are facing similar challenges. Some departments will present on May 5, while others will present on May 6. There is limited financial and staffing impact associated with receiving these reports. The Board has directed staff not to accept any additional General Fund appropriations requests for the fiscal year.

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… or, as a science-fiction story!

The year is 2025 and the County of Humboldt is facing a financial crisis, with a projected deficit of over $20 million in the General Fund. In order to address this issue, the Board of Supervisors has called for informational reports from various county departments to discuss budget requests and implications.

Among the departments presenting at the meeting on May 5, 2025 is the Department of Health and Human Services. As the presentation begins, the department head reveals a shocking discovery - an alien virus has been detected in the county, causing a wave of illness and chaos among the residents.

The Clerk-Recorder and Elections department follows with their report, sharing that strange anomalies have been observed in the voting system, hinting at potential alien interference in the upcoming elections.

The Treasurer-Tax Collector then reveals that a series of mysterious financial transactions have been traced back to extraterrestrial entities, raising concerns about the county’s economic stability.

As each department presents, more and more unsettling revelations come to light, pointing towards a larger conspiracy involving alien forces infiltrating the county government.

Amidst the chaos, the Board of Supervisors must make tough decisions to protect the county and its residents. With limited resources and mounting challenges, they must band together to uncover the truth behind the alien presence and find a way to save Humboldt County from impending disaster.

As the meeting continues into the night, a sense of unity and determination fills the room as the board members and department heads vow to fight against the unknown threat looming over their community. With the fate of Humboldt County hanging in the balance, they must work together to confront the alien forces and secure a future for their county. And so, the battle against the unknown begins, as the County of Humboldt faces its greatest challenge yet in the dark days of 2025.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff Report


2. 2025 General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast and Strategic Plan Update

This document is about the financial forecast and strategic plan update for Humboldt County. It discusses the county’s budget, strategic goals, and progress made towards those goals. The document highlights the need for long-term financial planning and the challenges the county faces in maintaining services. It also mentions specific projects and initiatives that the county has been working on. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and financial sustainability for the county’s future.

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… or, as a romance story!

As the sun set over the County of Humboldt, the Board of Supervisors gathered for a meeting that would shape the future of their community. Among the attendees was Emma, a dedicated employee of the County Administrative Office. She had been working tirelessly on the financial forecast for the General Fund, determined to ensure the long-term sustainability of services for county residents.

Across the room, Luke sat attentively, a member of the Board of Supervisors known for his commitment to the strategic growth of the county. He had been impressed by Emma’s hard work and dedication, and as she presented the financial forecast, he found himself captivated by her passion and intelligence.

As the meeting progressed, Emma and Luke found themselves drawn to each other, their shared commitment to the community creating a bond that was impossible to ignore. Despite the challenges they faced in balancing the budget and prioritizing core services, they found solace in each other’s company, their late-night conversations about strategic planning turning into heartfelt confessions of their hopes and dreams.

As they worked together to implement the Strategic Plan, Emma and Luke discovered a shared vision for the future of Humboldt County. They navigated the fiscal challenges with grace and determination, their partnership growing stronger with each passing day. And as they stood before the Board of Supervisors, presenting their progress and plans for the years ahead, it was clear to everyone in the room that Emma and Luke were not only colleagues, but soulmates destined to change the course of their community together.

In the heart of the County of Humboldt, amidst the swirling winds of uncertainty and change, Emma and Luke found love in the most unexpected of places – a government meeting that would forever alter the course of their lives. And as they walked hand in hand into the future, their hearts full of hope and determination, they knew that together, they could overcome any challenge and build a better tomorrow for themselves and their beloved county.

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DOCUMENTS:

Staff Report2025 Financial Forecast Final2025 Strategic Plan Implementation UpdateStrategic Plan 2024-2028



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