Measure Z News for FY 15-16
June 3
Proposed budget, Measure Z recommendation headed to Board
Despite revenue increases, revenues are not keeping pace with expenditures as the new Fiscal Year looms. There is a structural deficit in the budget, and this year's proposal includes spending $4.9 million in savings from the General Fund.
Read more about Measure Z
Measure Z recommendations
See entire proposed budget
June 6
District Attorney's Office hires deputy
Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer is a graduate of UC San Diego and Santa Clara Law School, and she will be assigned a general caseload of felonies and misdemeanors.
Read more about new deputy
June 30
Third quarter reports are in
Each quarter, agencies that are not part of county government and receive Measure Z funds submit invoices and a report detailing their expenses, as well as challenges and successes they are having implementing their Measure Z-funded projects.
Read the most recent reports.
Proposed budget, Measure Z recommendation headed to Board
Despite revenue increases, revenues are not keeping pace with expenditures as the new Fiscal Year looms. There is a structural deficit in the budget, and this year's proposal includes spending $4.9 million in savings from the General Fund.
Read more about Measure Z
Measure Z recommendations
See entire proposed budget
June 6
District Attorney's Office hires deputy
Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer is a graduate of UC San Diego and Santa Clara Law School, and she will be assigned a general caseload of felonies and misdemeanors.
Read more about new deputy
June 30
Third quarter reports are in
Each quarter, agencies that are not part of county government and receive Measure Z funds submit invoices and a report detailing their expenses, as well as challenges and successes they are having implementing their Measure Z-funded projects.
Read the most recent reports.
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- Feb. 2016
- Jan. 2016
- Dec. 2015
- Nov. 2015
- Oct 2015
- Sept 2015
- Aug 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- Community Budget Meetings
- Feb. 2015
- Dec. 2014
- Nov. 2014
May 4
Board proposes $11.75 million in public safety spending
With $5.3 million of Measure Z funds already dedicated to public safety projects in the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney and Probation, the Board proposed $6.5 million in new spending on projects to keep our community safe.
Read more about public safety
Board meeting and discussion
See all proposed allocations
May 4
Measure Z increases staffing in Garberville, deputies nab 2 of SoHum most wanted
An anonymous tip led deputies to a residence in Alderpoint, where Sheriff Deputies arrested Jason Lloyd East, Rose Marie Cooper and Chase Lee Ganey.
Read more increased staffing
Board proposes $11.75 million in public safety spending
With $5.3 million of Measure Z funds already dedicated to public safety projects in the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney and Probation, the Board proposed $6.5 million in new spending on projects to keep our community safe.
Read more about public safety
Board meeting and discussion
See all proposed allocations
May 4
Measure Z increases staffing in Garberville, deputies nab 2 of SoHum most wanted
An anonymous tip led deputies to a residence in Alderpoint, where Sheriff Deputies arrested Jason Lloyd East, Rose Marie Cooper and Chase Lee Ganey.
Read more increased staffing
April 7
Citizens committee submits recommendations for Year 2 of Measure Z funding
The committee is recommending 13 new projects to be funded in Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Read more about Measure Z funding
Read the committee's letter
See final ranking of all applications
April 4
New shipment of firefighting equipment received, distributed to local fire departments
More than $500,000 in personal protective equipment was shipped to the Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department and distributed to local fire departments.
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Citizens committee submits recommendations for Year 2 of Measure Z funding
The committee is recommending 13 new projects to be funded in Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Read more about Measure Z funding
Read the committee's letter
See final ranking of all applications
April 4
More than $500,000 in personal protective equipment was shipped to the Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department and distributed to local fire departments.
View all photos
March 28
Sheriff swears in 14 as a results of Measure Z
Among those sworn in were nine Correctional Deputies and two Hoopa Tribal Officers.
Read more about ceremony
March 24
Measure Z committee begins ranking proposals
Read the agenda
March 10
Measure Z committee receives 43 applications, requesting $12.5 million in funding
Read the agenda
View the applications
Sheriff swears in 14 as a results of Measure Z
Among those sworn in were nine Correctional Deputies and two Hoopa Tribal Officers.
Read more about ceremony
March 24
Measure Z committee begins ranking proposals
Read the agenda
March 10
Measure Z committee receives 43 applications, requesting $12.5 million in funding
Read the agenda
View the applications
Feb. 16
Probation hires two with Measure Z funds
The Probation Department today hired Katelynn Wilks and Ashtyn Street and will be assigned to the Adult Field Unit in Measure Z positions.
Feb. 16
Swearing in ceremony - Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Mike Downey swore in three new correctional deputies today, funded via Measure Z. The deputies are Nicholas Arian, Kaleb Cohoon and Craig Wolff.
Read more about ceremony
Feb. 9
Board allocates funds at mid-year report
Due to a delay in hiring 48 additional staff, and revenues coming in higher than projected, there was an additional $2.54 million available for one-time use. Funds were allocated for: road repair; rural child welfare/protection, and; beds for substance abuse treatment services.
Read more about fund allocation
Feb. 1
Explore Measure Z on our new interactive platform,
Open Budget
The county today launched a new application, “Open Budget,” a tool that is designed to let you easily explore the county’s budget with the hope that you will gain a clearer picture of how the county is spending money, and where those funds come from. Check it out below.
Read more about Open Budget
Probation hires two with Measure Z funds
The Probation Department today hired Katelynn Wilks and Ashtyn Street and will be assigned to the Adult Field Unit in Measure Z positions.
Feb. 16
Swearing in ceremony - Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Mike Downey swore in three new correctional deputies today, funded via Measure Z. The deputies are Nicholas Arian, Kaleb Cohoon and Craig Wolff.
Read more about ceremony
Feb. 9
Board allocates funds at mid-year report
Due to a delay in hiring 48 additional staff, and revenues coming in higher than projected, there was an additional $2.54 million available for one-time use. Funds were allocated for: road repair; rural child welfare/protection, and; beds for substance abuse treatment services.
Read more about fund allocation
Feb. 1
Explore Measure Z on our new interactive platform,
Open Budget
The county today launched a new application, “Open Budget,” a tool that is designed to let you easily explore the county’s budget with the hope that you will gain a clearer picture of how the county is spending money, and where those funds come from. Check it out below.
Read more about Open Budget
Jan. 26
Renewed opportunity for Measure Z funding
As Measure Z enters its second year, we are looking for more ways to communities safer. If you have a project that provides a public safety or essential service to our community you can apply for Measure Z funds.
Read more about Measure Z funding
Jan. 21
Second quarter Measure Z reports submitted
City of Eureka
"Since opening in July, more than 40 people have been housed in the (Multiple Assistance Center), many as direct result of Measure Z funding."
Read more about reports
Jan. 20
Swearing in ceremony - Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Mike Downey swore in nine new employees today. These positions are being funded via Measure Z.
Read more about ceremony
Jan. 13
Measure Z Committee meets for first time in 2016
Read the agenda
Renewed opportunity for Measure Z funding
As Measure Z enters its second year, we are looking for more ways to communities safer. If you have a project that provides a public safety or essential service to our community you can apply for Measure Z funds.
Read more about Measure Z funding
Jan. 21
Second quarter Measure Z reports submitted
City of Eureka
"Since opening in July, more than 40 people have been housed in the (Multiple Assistance Center), many as direct result of Measure Z funding."
Read more about reports
Jan. 20
Swearing in ceremony - Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Mike Downey swore in nine new employees today. These positions are being funded via Measure Z.
Read more about ceremony
Jan. 13
Measure Z Committee meets for first time in 2016
Read the agenda
Dec. 18
District Attorney hires two new deputies
After hiring Michael McDonald of Blue Lake and Jamie Murdock of Orange, District Attorney Maggie Fleming has hired nine prosecutors this year.
Read more about new hires
Dec. 15
DHHS gives update on efforts to reduce homelessness
The Department of Health & Human Services uses a variety of programs and funding, including Measure Z to help reduce homelessness in Humboldt County.
Read more about efforts Opens a New Window.
Dec. 8
Presentation on sustainable fire protection service
The Board discussed the challenges associated with sustaining community fire and emergency services to the out-of-district area between the Blue Lake, Willow Creek and Kneeland Fire Protection Districts within the context of a countywide review of service delivery
Watch the discussion on fire protection Opens a New Window.
Dec. 7
Sheriff swears in two Correctional Deputies and two Deputy Sheriff recruits
The two new correctional deputies are Arthur Johnson and Jordan Checots, both of Eureka. The deputy sheriff recruits and Brandon Head and Foy Melendy.
Read more about ceremony
Dec. 2
After one year, Measure Z taking shape in our community
One year ago today, the Board of Supervisors certified the results of the Nov. 4, 2014 election in which voters passed Measure Z. Over the past 12 months, voters have begun to see the difference their vote has made around the county.
Read more about anniversary
District Attorney hires two new deputies
After hiring Michael McDonald of Blue Lake and Jamie Murdock of Orange, District Attorney Maggie Fleming has hired nine prosecutors this year.
Read more about new hires
Dec. 15
DHHS gives update on efforts to reduce homelessness
The Department of Health & Human Services uses a variety of programs and funding, including Measure Z to help reduce homelessness in Humboldt County.
Read more about efforts Opens a New Window.
Dec. 8
Presentation on sustainable fire protection service
The Board discussed the challenges associated with sustaining community fire and emergency services to the out-of-district area between the Blue Lake, Willow Creek and Kneeland Fire Protection Districts within the context of a countywide review of service delivery
Watch the discussion on fire protection Opens a New Window.
Dec. 7
Sheriff swears in two Correctional Deputies and two Deputy Sheriff recruits
The two new correctional deputies are Arthur Johnson and Jordan Checots, both of Eureka. The deputy sheriff recruits and Brandon Head and Foy Melendy.
Read more about ceremony
Dec. 2
After one year, Measure Z taking shape in our community
One year ago today, the Board of Supervisors certified the results of the Nov. 4, 2014 election in which voters passed Measure Z. Over the past 12 months, voters have begun to see the difference their vote has made around the county.
Read more about anniversary
Nov. 23
Sheriff hires 2 more Deputies with Measure Z funds
Sheriff Mike Downey is pleased to announce the swearing in ceremony for two new Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff’s. The two new deputies are Tis-Mil Matilton from Hoopa, and Maxwell Soeth from Eureka. Both new employees have previous law enforcement experience.
Read more about new hires
Nov. 6
See where Measure Z is fixing your roads
Wondering which roads have been repaired with Measure Z funds? Take a look at our map below, and click on the red-colored roads for project details:
Sheriff hires 2 more Deputies with Measure Z funds
Sheriff Mike Downey is pleased to announce the swearing in ceremony for two new Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff’s. The two new deputies are Tis-Mil Matilton from Hoopa, and Maxwell Soeth from Eureka. Both new employees have previous law enforcement experience.
Read more about new hires
Nov. 6
See where Measure Z is fixing your roads
Wondering which roads have been repaired with Measure Z funds? Take a look at our map below, and click on the red-colored roads for project details:
Oct 26
DA hires new Deputy District Attorney, Investigator
Two new people started work today in the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: Deputy District Attorney Nina Elisseou and District Attorney Investigator Gary Cooper. Measure Z is funding both positions.
Read more about new Deputy
DA hires new Deputy District Attorney, Investigator
Two new people started work today in the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: Deputy District Attorney Nina Elisseou and District Attorney Investigator Gary Cooper. Measure Z is funding both positions.
Read more about new Deputy
Sept 29
Sept 14
Board approves contracts with Eureka, Fortuna
The City of Eureka's application for $400,000 included funds for two police officers and homeless support services. The City of Fortuna's allocation will fund a full-time police officer assigned to the Humboldt County Drug Task Force.
Read more about new contracts
Sept 14
Sheriff swears in 8 new employees
Sheriff Mike Downey swore in employees for the following positions:
3 Community Service Officers
2 Correctional Deputies
Animal Control Officer
Property Technician
Extra Help Deputy Sheriff
Read more about swearing in
Sept 4
Sheriff hires 2 new deputies
The two new deputies are Chanler Bronson and Miranda Mayfield, both from Eureka. Both are graduates of the College of the Redwoods Police Academy.
Read more about new hires
Fire Chiefs Association receives Measure Z-funded equipment
More than 200 new self-contained breathing apparatuses were inspected today at the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department and prepared for distribution to local volunteer fire districts. The cost nearly $1.4 million.
Read more about new equipment Sept 14
Board approves contracts with Eureka, Fortuna
The City of Eureka's application for $400,000 included funds for two police officers and homeless support services. The City of Fortuna's allocation will fund a full-time police officer assigned to the Humboldt County Drug Task Force.
Read more about new contracts
Sept 14
Sheriff swears in 8 new employees
Sheriff Mike Downey swore in employees for the following positions:
3 Community Service Officers
2 Correctional Deputies
Animal Control Officer
Property Technician
Extra Help Deputy Sheriff
Read more about swearing in
Sept 4
Sheriff hires 2 new deputies
The two new deputies are Chanler Bronson and Miranda Mayfield, both from Eureka. Both are graduates of the College of the Redwoods Police Academy.
Read more about new hires
Aug 24
District Attorney hires new deputy DA
Today, Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced the hiring of Deputy District Attorney Dave Christensen.
Read more about new Deputy DA
Aug 20
Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
View the agenda
Aug 18
Board approves 3 Measure Z contracts
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors today approved three contracts with outside agencies regarding Measure Z allocations. The contracts describe in detail the actions to be carried out by the county and agencies receiving funds from Measure Z, the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in November.
Read more about new contracts | See the contracts
Sheriff hires 2 Deputies with Measure Z funds
The two new deputies are Eric Masaki from Eureka and Andrea Sherrod from Arcata. Both new employees are recent graduates of the College of the Redwoods Police Academy.
Read more about new Deputies
Aug 3
Measure Z funds clean-up of illegal dump sites along Eel River
More than 60 volunteers gathered over the weekend to clean up nearly 4,000 pounds of illegally dumped trash along the banks of the Eel River and in Fortuna. The trash was taken to Eel River Disposal and the dump fees are being paid by Measure Z, the half-cent sales tax passed by voters last year.
Read more about clean-up
District Attorney hires new deputy DA
Today, Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced the hiring of Deputy District Attorney Dave Christensen.
Read more about new Deputy DA
Aug 20
Citizens Advisory Committee meeting
View the agenda
Aug 18
Board approves 3 Measure Z contracts
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors today approved three contracts with outside agencies regarding Measure Z allocations. The contracts describe in detail the actions to be carried out by the county and agencies receiving funds from Measure Z, the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in November.
Read more about new contracts | See the contracts
The two new deputies are Eric Masaki from Eureka and Andrea Sherrod from Arcata. Both new employees are recent graduates of the College of the Redwoods Police Academy.
Read more about new Deputies
Aug 3
More than 60 volunteers gathered over the weekend to clean up nearly 4,000 pounds of illegally dumped trash along the banks of the Eel River and in Fortuna. The trash was taken to Eel River Disposal and the dump fees are being paid by Measure Z, the half-cent sales tax passed by voters last year.
Read more about clean-up
July 28
Sheriff hiring for Deputies
Sheriff Downey is pleased to announce Deputy Sheriff Recruit positions are now available for the Sheriff’s Office and interested persons are encouraged to apply.
Read more about hiring
See the job description
July 20
Sheriff promotes two to Sergeant
The Sheriff's application for Measure Z funds (PDF) included funding for additional sergeants. Rather than hiring from the outside, the Sheriff recently promoted Tony Gomes and Greg Allen to Sergeant. There are currently five new Deputy Sheriffs in the Field Training Program, and three more deputies will be hired by the end of August.
Read more about promotions
Sheriff Downey is pleased to announce Deputy Sheriff Recruit positions are now available for the Sheriff’s Office and interested persons are encouraged to apply.
Read more about hiring
See the job description
July 20
The Sheriff's application for Measure Z funds (PDF) included funding for additional sergeants. Rather than hiring from the outside, the Sheriff recently promoted Tony Gomes and Greg Allen to Sergeant. There are currently five new Deputy Sheriffs in the Field Training Program, and three more deputies will be hired by the end of August.
Read more about promotions
June 23
Board of Supervisors adopts budget, including Measure Z allocations.
Press release | Discussion, schedule | Budget in brief
June 8
Public Hearings on the proposed budget
Watch the hearings
June 2
County Administrative Office proposes budget to Board of Supervisors
Read More about budget proposals | Watch the Presentation
Board of Supervisors adopts budget, including Measure Z allocations.
June 8
Public Hearings on the proposed budget
County Administrative Office proposes budget to Board of Supervisors
May 7
Advisory committee submits recommendations to County Administrative Office
Read More about recommendations
Letter from citizens' advisory committee
Advisory committee submits recommendations to County Administrative Office
Read More about recommendations
Letter from citizens' advisory committee
April 16, April 23
Advisory committee holds public hearings to discuss submitted applications.
See the agendas
See the sorted applications (discussed April 16)
April 8
Advisory committee sorts applications into the following categories: Law enforcement, Fire, Mental Health, and Other. Discussed applications based on the following criteria: Must have, Need to have, Nice to have.
See the agenda and minutes
See the sorted applications (discussed April 16)
Advisory committee holds public hearings to discuss submitted applications.
See the agendas
See the sorted applications (discussed April 16)
April 8
Advisory committee sorts applications into the following categories: Law enforcement, Fire, Mental Health, and Other. Discussed applications based on the following criteria: Must have, Need to have, Nice to have.
See the agenda and minutes
See the sorted applications (discussed April 16)
Nearly $19 million in requests received for Measure Z Funds, Nearly 180 submit feedback on where funds should be spent
Read more about requests
Applications Now Being Accepted
for Measure Z Funds
If you believe you provide public safety or essential services for Humboldt County, and would like to apply for Measure Z funds, you can now fill out an application stating your case. The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures will accept applications for funding until March 20 at 5 p.m. You do not need to be a public agency to apply for funds.
Read more about applications
Funding Application
Read more about requests
Applications Now Being Accepted
for Measure Z Funds
If you believe you provide public safety or essential services for Humboldt County, and would like to apply for Measure Z funds, you can now fill out an application stating your case. The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures will accept applications for funding until March 20 at 5 p.m. You do not need to be a public agency to apply for funds.
Read more about applications
Funding Application
Interactive Community Budget Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 5:30 - 8 p.m.
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Feb. 26, 2015
Measure Z Committee Sets Regular Meeting Dates;
More information coming soon on application process
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures at its meeting yesterday finalized its regular meeting schedule and appointed a chairperson. The committee will meet frequently until the beginning of May.
Read more about meeting dates
Measure Z Committee Sets Regular Meeting Dates;
More information coming soon on application process
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures at its meeting yesterday finalized its regular meeting schedule and appointed a chairperson. The committee will meet frequently until the beginning of May.
Read more about meeting dates
December 2, 2014
The Board of Supervisors continued its discussion regarding the formation of the Measure Z advisory committee. The Board decided it should be comprised of 9 members; one from each supervisorial district, two at-large selections chosen by a majority of the Board, one nominated each by the Humboldt County Fire Chief's Association and the Sheriff.
The Board of Supervisors continued its discussion regarding the formation of the Measure Z advisory committee. The Board decided it should be comprised of 9 members; one from each supervisorial district, two at-large selections chosen by a majority of the Board, one nominated each by the Humboldt County Fire Chief's Association and the Sheriff.
November 14, 2014
The County Administrative Officer submitted a report to the Board on election results regarding Measure Z. The Board decided that the advisory committee should consist of 9 members, but a number of questions remained.
The County Administrative Officer submitted a report to the Board on election results regarding Measure Z. The Board decided that the advisory committee should consist of 9 members, but a number of questions remained.