District 2 Supervisor· 2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08
Michelle Bushnell
Humboldt County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 5:51:02
- Avg per meeting
- 11:42
- Segments
- 4204
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Top issues during term (8)(Taxes Budget)
Federal funding at stake: Secure Rural Schools, PILT, census changes
Roughly $3.4 million in annual federal payments plus a potential $2 billion state CalFresh cost shift with possible county exposure.
Cost scrutiny of county contracts
Commenter urged reserving roughly $3.2 million in one-time spending.
FY 2026-27 County Budget and $12 Million Structural Deficit
A projected $17.8 million general fund deficit means tighter budgets and fewer positions across county departments.
Federal HR 1 Impacts on County Health and Human Services
At least $430,851 in new county indigent care costs is expected starting in FY 2027-28, plus added eligibility workforce costs.
Older Adults Services Under Funding Pressure
Nearly $1 million less in funding compared with two years ago, with more federal and state cuts pending.
Measure Z Three-Year Spending Plan (FY 2027-28 through 2029-30)
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.
Anticipated litigation — Allpoints Advertising, Inc.
Unknown — potential litigation defense or settlement costs could hit the county budget.
Tort Reform Coalition Membership
Could reduce taxpayer exposure to large damage awards; membership costs not stated.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bushnell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.