Ukiah City Council Archives • The Mendocino Voice

Utilities

Ukiah City Council reduces credits for some solar users

by Sydney Fishman March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

New policy will pay surplus electricity at the avoided-cost rate starting July 1.

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Police & Courts

Ukiah police to buy $53,000 license plate reader for parking enforcement

by Sydney Fishman December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

The Ukiah City Council approved the purchase to replace outdated equipment using funds from the city’s parking district rather than general tax revenue.

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Politics & Government

Ukiah City Council appoints Susan Sher mayor and Juan Orozco vice mayor

by Sydney Fishman December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Sher and Orozco will begin their one-year terms Dec. 17, following the council’s annual rotation of leadership positions.

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Politics & Government

Ukiah considers new rules for street vendors amid community concerns

by Sydney Fishman November 21, 2025

With a new state law protecting vendor privacy set to begin in January, Ukiah officials are working to refine regulations without increasing fear among immigrant street vendors.