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San Benito supervisors adopt new county seal, approve $1,500 historical‑park art match
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Feb. 25 to adopt the 150th‑anniversary design as the official San Benito County seal and approved a $1,500 grant match to REACH for an historical‑park mural; the board deferred a larger admin‑building mural pending location and cost planning.
San Benito County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution adopting the county’s 150th‑anniversary design as the official county seal at its Feb. 25 meeting.
The vote came after staff described a phased rollout that would replace letterhead and equipment logos as items wear out and emphasized the Secretary of State filing required to make the change official. Interim CAO Henny Ring and staff member Dulce told the board the anniversary events came in well under budget and that departments would phase in the new seal to limit expense.
Why it matters: The change updates long‑standing county branding and will appear on county materials and vehicles over time. Supervisors said a phased approach would reduce one‑time costs and allow staff to incorporate the seal as existing supplies are replaced.
Board members also approved a separate, $1,500 matching grant request for REACH to fund an art project at the county historical park that would tie into the 150th celebration. Supervisors asked staff to return with more detailed designs and locations before committing to additional public‑art spending. Several supervisors supported using the county’s tourism advisory process to prioritize artwork tied to Pinnacles National Park and other visitor attractions.
What the vote covered: The board approved the resolution to adopt the seal by roll call (5–0) and then approved the $1,500 REACH grant match by roll call (5–0). The board did not authorize a larger mural for the administration building at this time, asking instead that staff coordinate with the arts council and tourism advisory committee on location, concept and budgets.
What’s next: Staff will file required paperwork with the Secretary of State and provide a phased implementation plan and cost estimate. The REACH match will be managed by the nonprofit if REACH proceeds; staff will return with the project design and recommended location for broader public‑art expenditures.
