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Harbor District votes unanimously to submit letter supporting AB 472 for port infrastructure funding
Summary
The Humboldt Bay Harbor District board voted unanimously to authorize a letter supporting Assembly Bill AB 472 (authored by Assembly Member Chris Rogers) to request state investment for port infrastructure that would support offshore wind and related maritime projects.
The Humboldt Bay Harbor District board voted unanimously to authorize staff to submit a letter of support for Assembly Bill AB 472, which the staff characterized as a bill to allow the governor to include multi-year planning for port infrastructure in the state budget to support offshore wind needs.
Staff told the board the district has strong statewide coalition support from organizations including Offshore Wind California and the Association of Port Authorities and recommended submitting the district's own letter and joining an updated coalition letter when available. An unidentified commissioner moved, another seconded, and the chair called for the vote, which passed with all present voting "aye." No public opposition was recorded during the item.
The motion gives staff authority to finalize and transmit a letter of support in the near term; staff indicated they expect a short timeline for submission and will work directly with the board president on the final letter.
