Board of Supervisors 7/7/2026

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 7, 2026, with significant focus on county infrastructure and budget matters. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the county's pavement management program and a proposed 1% county transportation transaction sales tax aimed at funding pavement preservation, corrective maintenance, and improving road maintenance staffing. The Board received a detailed presentation from the Mendocino Council of Governments on the current pavement condition index, maintenance strategies, and associated costs. The proposed sales tax ordinance was introduced and discussed, highlighting the need for increased funding to address deteriorating roads and staffing shortages. Concerns were raised about fiscal transparency and the specificity of the expenditure plan, with some supervisors requesting more detailed financial information before final approval. The motion to advance the sales tax ordinance passed unanimously, with plans to return for a second reading and further public consideration. Additionally, the Board heard reports from various county departments, including updates on grants supporting sheriff personnel and social services funding from the state budget. The Mendocino County Resource Conservation District presented on their grant-funded environmental and agricultural projects, emphasizing the desire to rebuild inter-agency contracts with the county to enhance local project implementation. No contract awards or vendor selections were directly reported, but the discussions indicated ongoing and planned procurement activities related to road maintenance and environmental projects.