Finding F1
Budgetary constraints on the County of Humboldt impact the ability for the County Planning and Building Department to successfully recruit and retain qualified staff. The resulting loss of experienced staff, turnover and longer vacancies make it difficult for the Department to adequately serve the public. (R1)
Jury report: Friend or Foe? Struggling with Reputation at the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department · PDF page 13
Permanent linkOfficial response
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Partly agrees; accepts budget pressures and emphasizes staff effort.
Read official response · PDF page 2The Board accepts recruitment and retention constraints, then praises staff service. It does not clearly identify which part of the finding is disputed or explain how staff effort resolves the asserted service effects. A partial position is stated, but the disputed portion remains under-specified.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.