Humboldt Democracy Connections - HumDem

05/29/2026

Update on the Amazon warehouse: As you know, Amazon is currently proposing a 40,290-square foot "last mile" delivery warehouse in the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville. The facility is currently in the permitting and environmental impact stage. At a meeting earlier this month, there were significant (and loud) protests against this.

A ballot referendum is now under consideration to give the public a say in the matter. Remember, voters defeated a Walmart project on the Eureka waterfront through such a ballot measure. One of our local Indivisible groups is gathering information to determine whether or not the ballot deadline can be met. Based on the attendance and pushback from residents at the May meeting, they believe there's sufficient public support to make the referendum a success.

More to come as their plans firm up...

05/29/2026

A reminder from 95519 Cares to get your ballot in by June 2nd. Below is a link to voting centers and ballot drop box locations in the area. At this late date, mailing your ballot isn't the safest option.

Upcoming actions:

- Next Monday the VOTE BY JUNE 2 message can be seen from 7:30-8:30 am on the bike and hike path just north of Target.

- A VOTE TODAY message is planned for next Tuesday, June 2 from 7:30-8:30 am on the Arcata pedestrian overpass. If they have enough people, they will display letters for both north and southbound traffic and possibly stay until 9:30 am. 95519 Cares is leading this campaign with support from other Indivisible groups. Be sure to show your support if you see them!

https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/149671/2026-Primary-Election-Vote-Center--Drop-Box-Locations

05/25/2026

How to make your voice heard -
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors: Guidelines for Public Participation in Meetings

Go to the Humboldt Board of Supervisors website and scroll down to "Addressing the Board." You'll also see a calendar of upcoming meetings. Agenda items can change, so check back for updates.

https://humboldtgov.org/167/Board-of-Supervisors

05/24/2026

Please sign the petition that will be given to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to REMOVE FLOCK CAMERAS FROM HUMBOLDT COUNTY. Meeting on June 2nd 9am at the Courthouse.
https://c.org/sD97YjSBPp

05/19/2026

UPDATE to the voters guide from Eureka Actioneers: for the nonpartisan County Assessor seat, they now recommend Audrey Hanks over Ben Larson.

05/17/2026

The Raging Grannies joined Mobilize Arcata today at their weekly protest on Arcata Plaza. Please note:
the 5/23 protest is cancelled due to Kinetic Race activities, but will return the following Saturday. Kinetic Race announcement: https://fb.watch/H8Md9bEk5-/?mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e

05/15/2026

The Eureka Actioneers just released a voters guide for the upcoming June 2nd California Primary. You may also be interested in the CalMatters Voter Guide, including an interactive quiz, candidate profiles, interviews and more:
https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2026/

05/02/2026