Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approves $2.7M mental health contract, prepares for budget vote
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors at its June 23 meeting approved a $2.7 million multi-year contract for outpatient mental health therapy services, according to the agenda. The board also accepted a CalTrans grant for the Beautifying the Bay project and extended financing agreements for the Headwaters Fund. This week, the board will vote on the FY 2026-27 county and special district budgets, a decision that requires a four-fifths majority.
Recent actions (June 23 meeting)
The board acted on a consent calendar that included:
- **$2,714,400 contract with Thomas Milam MD, Inc.** for outpatient mental health therapy services from July 2026 through June 2029. The contract covers therapy for county residents.
- **$285,389 CalTrans grant and $256,850 contract with Redwood Community Action Agency** for the Beautifying the Bay project, which improves public spaces along Humboldt Bay.
- **$142,980 budget transfer and $50,000 travel expense** for the interim Aviation Director and for reconciliation of Passenger Facility Charges with Ricondo.
- **Extension of Headwaters Fund lender agreements** with the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission and North Edge Financing through June 30, 2027.
- **Adoption of a resolution** establishing a policy for managing technical disruptions during public meetings.
*Note: Minutes from the June 23 meeting have not yet been published. The items listed above are as presented on the agenda and may have been modified or voted differently.*
This week: July 7 Board of Supervisors meeting
The board will consider two major items at its upcoming meeting:
- **FY 2026-27 County and Special District budgets.** Adoption requires a four-fifths vote of the board. The budgets set spending for county operations and special districts for the fiscal year starting July 1.
- **$72,000 contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods** to administer youth development programs.
The consent calendar also includes reappointments to the Workforce Development Board and the Headwaters Fund Board, approval of prior meeting action summaries, and May 2026 supervisor expense reports.
Coming up
- **Board of Supervisors** – July 7, 2026 (agenda available at county website). The budget vote and youth services contract are the main items.
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