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Late last month, an unnamed company approached the city of Mount Shasta with questions related to developing a data center. This week, Siskiyou supervisors said they’ve had no such inquiries, while encouraging a town hall to discuss public concerns.

Financial issues at Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency have led to talks of cutting some of the essential programs that California requires, like housing supports and food assistance. The state said doing so could result in legal action to protect mandated services.

Current bylaws require Shasta County Office of Education Board approval for training and conferences. A proposed update would remove that approval process, a move one trustee warns could risk becoming an “open checkbook.”

Interviews with about two dozen sources — including former, current and future county leaders — suggest the result of Shasta County’s June election was less a rejection of conservatism than of a tumultuous leadership style that emerged during the pandemic.

In a surprise announcement, Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis shared the news during an interview yesterday. Curtis fired Francescut from the same position last year. His current assistant ROV hasn’t confirmed plans to vacate the role.

HHSA’s former CFO was hired to manage and oversee all fiscal and accounting services. But she wasn’t included in public efforts to address HHSA’s dire financial situation over the last year. Supervisor Matt Plummer believes implementing an external audit to address specific areas within HHSA finances may be needed.