Shasta County DA Stephanie Bridget said while she's currently unable to move charges forward against Saelee-McCain's husband, Tyler McCain, her Office is devoting significant resources to both the domestic violence case and the missing person case.
In a surprise last-minute move, business owner Erin Resner declined a public interview and supported Johnson for the temporary appointment, saying she’ll run for the two-year term this fall instead.
Both the Sheriff and District Attorney Offices say they are limiting how much information about the ongoing investigation into Saelee-McCain’s disappearance is shared with the public in order to preserve the integrity of both the DV charges and the missing person case.
The four remaining Council members will decide between new Planning Commissioner Joshua Johnson, and former City Council members Erin Resner and Kristen Schreder. The appointee will hold the seat through December. An election this fall will decide who holds the seat for the following two years.
Stay cool to stay alive. Shasta County's Health and Human Services Agency encourages community members to take precautions amidst severe weather conditions expected this week.
The Shasta County Elections Office is officially in new hands with Tom Toller appointed as Registrar of Voters. Meanwhile the Elections Commission continues to limp along with only three of its five seats filled after the Board failed to approve Nathan Pinkney for the role. Plus, Shasta County’s charter might be amended before it's even become official.
The husband of the missing woman was charged with multiple felony domestic violence crimes six months ago. Her family and friends surrounded him, chanting, as he left court this morning, June 28.
On the second day of public interviews, two of the top candidates, former prosecutor Tom Toller and current elections official Joanna Francescut, faced vastly different questions.
Judge Stephen Baker said Assistant County Clerk and Registrar of Voters Joanna Francescut performed her role competently and professionally.
The Board chose Tom Toller, who has no elections experience, over Joanna Francescut, the Assistant County Clerk and Registrar of Voters, who oversaw the administration of the last election and has worked at the Elections Office for sixteen years.
