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Del Norte supervisors authorize letters urging state funding to address HR 1; warn of unfunded mandate risk
Summary
The board unanimously approved letters urging the governor and legislature to fund the costs of HR 1, citing potential major impacts on county general‑fund budgets—particularly public safety—if state requirements are passed down without payment.
Board members discussed HR 1 and its potential fiscal impacts on county budgets, emphasizing concern that state action could impose new, unfunded responsibilities on Del Norte County. Supervisor Howard and Supervisor Starkey said HR 1 could shift costs into the county’s general fund and urged aggressive advocacy through CSAC and at the state legislative conference.
Supervisors noted the county’s general fund is heavily weighted toward public safety (more than 70 percent of certain funds, as noted in testimony) and that any pass‑down of responsibilities without state funding would require cuts or new revenue. The board moved to authorize the chair to sign letters urging the governor, state senate and assembly to provide funding to address HR 1 impacts, and Kylie polled the board; all five supervisors voted yes.
Speakers in public comment urged the board to take a strong stance in opposing unfunded mandates; supervisors instructed staff to follow up with data from Health and Human Services so the county’s advocacy reflects local fiscal estimates.
