Arcata council moves to repeal inactive Public Safety Committee
Council introduced Ordinance No. 1584 after staff said the committee has not met since April 2023 and all seven community seats are vacant.
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Fortuna council sends sales tax measure to November ballot amid deficit warning
City staff said Fortuna faces a structural general fund deficit and more than $1.9 million in lost purchasing power, while polling showed the tax proposal could clear a majority with more information but remains vulnerable to opposition messaging.
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Fortuna council backs public transit expansion, supervisor hire
The council unanimously chose an option that opens Fortuna Transit to the general public, adds a full-time supervisor and moves ahead with RideCo scheduling and call-center support.
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Fortuna council advances sales tax measure for November ballot
The council voted 5-0 to move a local sales tax proposal onto the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and asked staff to return with the ballot question and follow-up legislation.
The Sidekick12 days ago
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Fortuna adopts mobile home park rent rules, advances sales tax ballot measure
The City Council approved emergency rent stabilization rules for mobile home parks and moved a local sales tax measure onto the November ballot.
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Fortuna council moves to open same-day transit service to the public
Council chose transit Option B on Feb. 2, directing staff to expand service, hire a full-time supervisor and move ahead with RideCo contracts.
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Fortuna council advances zoning map ordinance tied to Mill District plan
The council voted 3-0 to introduce Ordinance 2026-781, which would align the city’s zoning map with its general plan and the Mill District Specific Plan.
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Eureka council clears $50 million in housing bonds, advances salary measure, legalizes Truesdale patio
The April 21 meeting also updated tax and animal ordinances, while a salary charter amendment heads toward a May 26 hearing.
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