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Humboldt supervisors adopt proclamation calling for community action against human trafficking
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation urging residents to support local anti-trafficking education and services and recognized the Human Rights Commission's work and partner groups; the proclamation was accepted by the commission at the meeting.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation on Jan. 14 recognizing the harms of human trafficking and calling on residents to support the Human Rights Commission and partner organizations working on prevention and survivor support.
During the consent-calendar presentation, Supervisor Arroyo read the proclamation text that said the board "hereby call upon the citizens of Humboldt County to recognize the vital role they can play in ending all forms of slavery and to support the Human Rights Commission of Humboldt County as they raise awareness through education and other efforts to stop human trafficking." The Human Rights Commission accepted the proclamation and thanked the county for funding and collaboration with local groups including Empower, Protect and Invest (EPI) and civic partners.
Sheriff Billy Hansel spoke during public comment in support of the proclamation and described a five-county Northern California coalition of sheriffs and district attorneys focusing on trafficking in illegal cannabis operations; he said training for first responders and prosecutors is scheduled in Humboldt County.
Board members noted existing partnerships, earlier grants and the work of reappointed planning commissioners and encouraged residents to apply for an open at-large planning commission seat. The proclamation passed as part of the consent calendar and was formally received by the Human Rights Commission.
