
A debate over words turned into a debate over values at the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meeting this week. Members discussed whether to bring back the phrase “climate change” in the county’s legislative platform after it was softened out of concern for federal funding. Some supervisors said changing the language feels like backing away from what residents believe, while others warned it could cost the county money. The board plans to take another look at revised wording at its next meeting.