Measure Z Three-Year Spending Plan (FY 2027-28 through 2029-30)
Humboldt County
Summary
With flat $13M revenue and county department needs climbing past $11.1M, the board had to decide how to divide a shrinking pie. The compromise boosts fire, keeps the Fortuna school resource officer, adds $200K for an Arcata-area juvenile diversion counselor, and cuts the annual application pool to $300K.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $13 million a year in sales tax is at stake; the compromise leaves $300,000 a year for competitive grants and keeps an $800,000 reserve untouched.
Fire departments, the sheriff, DA and probation get steadier funding, and Eel River Valley and Mad River communities get school and diversion programs.
Small nonprofits applying for one-time grants will compete for $200,000 less each year.
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