Air Quality Management District Policies
District Polices and Program Guidelines
The purpose and intent of these policies are to outline the authority and understanding, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) or the Air Quality Management District Board, to carry out each of the described tasks and administration.
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Proposed FY 2026–2027 Budget
Now Available for Public Review
The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) is providing notice of a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Preliminary Budget. This process allows the District to present its planned expenditures and priorities while giving the public an opportunity to review and provide input.
Public Hearing Details:
June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Mendocino County Board Chambers, Room 1070
County Administration Center
501 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, California
The meeting will also be accessible via Zoom (see the Board of Supervisors agenda for access details).
A summary of the proposed preliminary budget and supporting documents will be available for review at least 30 days prior to the hearing at the District Office (1100A Hastings Road, Ukiah, California) and online at www.mendoair.org.
Community members are encouraged to participate in the public hearing, either in person or via Zoom, to provide comments.
Written comments will also be accepted through the close of business on May 28, 2026, and may be submitted to:
Glen E. Stephens, APCO
1100A Hastings Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Email: stephensg@mendocinocounty.gov
The Proposed FY 2026–2027 Budget can be viewed by clicking the link below.
Credit Card Payments
Service FEES are assessed to all Credit Card transactions by govPayNet:
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Air Quality for Mendocino
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Ozone:
NA
PM2.5:
NA
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The District Mission
The mission of the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District is to protect and manage air quality, an essential public resource upon which the health of the community depends.
Mendocino County Air Quality Management District is one of 35 local Air Districts in California.