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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Humboldt County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County buying three Fourth Street properties in Eureka
The county is buying 1101, 1117 and 1119 Fourth Street near the courthouse — first for parking, possibly for county offices later. It's part of the push to own rather than lease, and to grow the downtown civic campus.
First-Time Homebuyer and Rental Assistance Funding
The Board added $1.5 million to its $1 million HOME award for first-time homebuyers and tenant rental assistance; a resident urged fast rollout, noting county workers can't afford local homes.
King Salmon growth and short-term rentals
The Bermers project adds a business and a residence to a mostly residential stretch of Boone Drive. Neighbors raised parking and view concerns; commissioners saw the added housing as a net positive but urged the applicant to be a good neighbor on the view question.