Board of Supervisors 6/23/2026

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 23, 2026, which included extensive discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included approval of an amendment to the interim county counsel services contract with Katherine Elliott, increasing the contract amount from $190,000 to $360,000 and extending the term through December 31, 2026. The board also discussed strategic hiring processes for vacant or new positions, with an emphasis on prioritizing departments with critical staffing shortages. Additionally, the board considered a resolution to appoint Sarah Pierce as interim chief executive officer with a specified salary while continuing recruitment for a permanent CEO. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed annexation by the City of Ukiah and the associated master tax sharing agreement, including its fiscal impacts, service delivery concerns, and the potential termination of the agreement. The board formed an ad hoc committee to explore alternative contract options for the Mendocino County Business Improvement District to better include inland stakeholders. Various budgetary and capital improvement issues were also addressed, such as funding for code enforcement and infrastructure projects. Public comments highlighted concerns about staffing, budget shortfalls, annexation impacts, and community services. Motions were passed unanimously on several items, including contract amendments and budget approvals, while the motion to terminate the master tax sharing agreement passed with one dissenting vote. The meeting concluded with supervisor reports on ongoing projects and community issues.