Board approves consent items, chair/vice-chair and regional representatives; CSAC vote draws 4–1 roll call

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors · November 19, 2025

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Summary

The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the consent calendar and received multiple reports; it appointed Supervisor Mike Wilson as chair and Supervisor Arroyo as vice chair for 2026 (and remainder of 2025), approved several regional representative appointments, and recorded a 4–1 roll-call vote for the CSAC delegation.

At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors handled routine business and made several governance appointments.

The board passed the consent calendar by unanimous consent and received and filed the Behavioral Health Board annual report and the Home and Humboldt presentation. Supervisors then appointed Supervisor Mike Wilson as chair and Supervisor Arroyo as vice chair for calendar year 2026 (and through the remainder of 2025); the motion passed 5–0.

On appointments to external organizations, the board named the county’s CSAC delegate and alternate after a roll-call vote: Supervisors Arroyo, Madrone, Bushnell and Wilson voted yes; Supervisor Bone voted no; the motion carried (4–1). The board also confirmed Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and Golden State Finance Authority appointments by unanimous consent.

Votes at a glance:

- Consent calendar: Passed unanimously (5–0). - Behavioral Health Board report (receive & file): Passed unanimously (5–0). - Home and Humboldt presentation (receive & file): Passed unanimously (5–0). - Cannabis microbusiness ordinance amendment: Adopted unanimously (5–0). - Chair (2026) — Mike Wilson; Vice Chair (2026) — Supervisor Arroyo: Approved unanimously (5–0). - CSAC member/alternate appointment: Roll-call vote 4–1 (Arroyo/Madrone/Bushnell/Wilson yes; Bone no). - RCRC/Golden State appointments: Approved by unanimous consent.

The board recessed for closed session to discuss litigation exposure and labor negotiations; after returning, CAO Hayes reported no reportable actions from closed session.