Supervisor Kevin Crye hospitalized due to ‘cardiac episode’

Yesterday, as Shasta County Board Chair Chris Kelstrom announced that Supervisor Kevin Crye would be absent from the board’s weekly meeting, brief cheers erupted from some who are opposed to his political approach. 

No reason was given for the absence at the time. But today, in a statement released on the Vote Kevin Crye Facebook page, the reason he wasn’t at his usual seat during yesterday’s meeting became apparent. 

The press release said that the supervisor checked himself into Mercy Medical Center yesterday morning, complaining of chest pain. He was admitted, the statement continued, and this morning it was determined that he had experienced a “cardiac episode.”

“The Supervisor is in good spirits and feeling great,” the press release said, “and has been given an excellent prognosis for a full recovery.” 

Crye was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer late last year, something he announced during a Dec. 16 meeting of the county board. He said at the time that he’d be having surgeries and other treatments. At the board’s Feb. 10 meeting Crye noted that he’d be in treatment that week as he joined the public for a recurring coffee meeting.

“I’ll have my chemo pump on,” the supervisor said. 

Crye is running for reelection as the county’s representative for District 1 against Redding council member Erin Resner. They’ll face off in the June primary. 

The press release today said that Crye looks forward to returning to public service as soon as possible. He’s still receiving care from Mercy Medical.

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