The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors called a special meeting to order Dec. 2, 2025, and shortly afterward adjourned into closed session to hear item 3a, the presiding officer said. When the board reconvened, the presiding officer stated, "There’s nothing to report from the closed session," and announced the meeting would adjourn at about 12:12 p.m.

Why it matters: Meetings of the Board of Supervisors can be the first public notice of actions affecting county policy, spending, land use and services. A closed session can involve personnel, real estate, litigation or other matters exempt from public discussion; the board’s statement that there was "nothing to report" means no formal, reportable action was disclosed at reconvening.

What happened: The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and the clerk completed roll call, recording Supervisors Klein, Mulhern, Hashak, Norvell and Williams as present. The presiding officer noted one supervisor was appearing remotely "pursuant to the Brown Act for Just Cause to travel for county business." The presiding officer also asked CEO Darcy Anto to lead the pledge of allegiance.

The board moved to agenda item 3 and the presiding officer announced item 3b had been withdrawn at the department’s request. After soliciting public comment on item 3a in the chambers, online and in the Seaside Room and reporting none, the board adjourned to closed session to hear item 3a, stating it would reconvene no sooner than 9:30 a.m. Upon reconvening later in the meeting the presiding officer said there was no reportable action from the closed session and the board adjourned.

What’s next: The record on this meeting shows no reportable decision or vote from the closed session. Future meeting materials or agendas will indicate whether item 3a returns for public action or further disclosure.