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Humboldt supervisors direct staff to craft ‘compassionate assistance’ approach to camping on county property
Summary
Following months of complaints about encampments and cleanup costs, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted to form a multi‑agency working group to draft a ‘compassionate assistance’ ordinance focused on county properties, diversion to services and enforcement tools, but stopped short of an immediate ban.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 5 to direct staff to form a multi‑department committee to draft a “compassionate assistance” ordinance addressing camping on county‑owned properties.
The measure, introduced by Supervisor Michelle Madrone, asks county staff to convene public works, the sheriff’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and two board members to develop an ordinance that balances public‑land access, environmental protection and pathways to services. Madrone said the goal is to provide tools that steer individuals toward available services without…
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