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At a glance: Del Norte County board approves proclamation, classroom lease and federal disaster‑relief letter
Summary
The board proclaimed May 17–23, 2026, Emergency Medical Services Week, approved a lease amendment for modular classrooms with the Del Norte County Office of Education, and authorized a letter supporting federal disaster tax‑relief legislation; each item passed by roll call.
At its regular meeting the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors approved several formal items by roll call:
Emergency Medical Services Week: The board adopted a proclamation designating May 17–23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Del Norte County, commending EMS providers, first responders and volunteers for life‑saving services. Supervisor Doctor moved to adopt the proclamation and the measure passed by roll call.
Modular classroom lease: The board approved the first amendment to a county agreement and a lease with the Del Norte County Office of Education to allow the county’s use of modular classroom trailers at 250 and 254 Williams Drive. Staff said the modulars are county‑owned property and will support programs including an alternative education site; a probation representative asked that existing probation training and adult programs remain accommodated as uses change. The motion to approve passed by roll call with Supervisors Howard, Wilson, Starkey and Chair Borges recorded as voting 'yes'.
Federal tax‑relief letter: The board authorized the chair to sign a letter of support for federal disaster tax‑relief legislation (described in the meeting as the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, referenced as HR 53/66). Supervisor Howard framed the request as seeking tax relief certainty for disaster recovery and thanked Senators Padilla and Schiff and Congressman Huffman for their work; the letter was approved by roll call.
Why it matters: These actions represent routine proclamations and intergovernmental advocacy, and a facilities agreement to support county programs. The classroom lease addresses local space needs for education and county services; the federal letter signals the county’s support for congressional action to ease tax consequences for disaster recovery.
What’s next: Staff will finalize the lease amendment and forward the letter of support to the congressional delegation as authorized by the board.
