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Annelise Pierce

Annelise Pierce is Shasta Scout’s Editor and a Community Reporter covering government accountability, civic engagement, and local religious and political movements.

Annelise's Latest Articles

Is The Stirring ‘Bethel-Lite?’: Pastor Nate Edwardson Responds

Some call The Stirring "Bethel-lite." We asked for more information on what connections there might be between the two churches and whether The Stirring shares some of Bethel's most controversial theology.

Elections 2022: Some Say Bethel And City Council Politics Don’t Mix. Here’s Why.

Several of the candidates running for the Redding City Council this fall are connected to Bethel Church. Some in the community worry about how the church’s out-sized funding and theological beliefs, including the 7 Mountains Mandate, might impact local political candidates.

Meet Baron Browning For Shasta County Supervisor

Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors this fall. Baron Browning says he's running to see the same success in Shasta County that he's seen in Anderson.

Meet Chris Kelstrom For Shasta County Supervisor

Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors this fall. Chris Kelstrom says he's running to represent the common people, who haven't had their voices heard.

More Information About The County Board Of Education To Guide Your Vote

Shasta County's Board of Education does not have authority over individual school districts including what curriculums districts use, teacher training, or how learning losses will be addressed.

Here’s Who’s Running For Shasta County’s Board of Education

There are two contested seats on the Shasta County Board of Education this fall. The SCOE board race is one more place where Shasta County voters will choose between stable and familiar county leaders and challengers who indicate interest in disrupting current systems.

Meet Michael Dacquisto for Redding City Council

There are ten candidates running for three seats on the Redding City Council. Michael Dacquisto says he's running to continue the council work he's proud of, including funding the police, cleaning up Nur Pon, and filling up Stillwater Business Park.

Meet Marcus Partin for Redding City Council

Three are ten candidates running for three seats on the Redding City Council. Marcus Partin says he's running because his background has prepared him well for the city's current needs and concerns.

In Their Own Words: Haynes, Rickert Explain How They’ll Move A.C.I.D. Forward, If Elected

Candidates for the Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District speak up on how they'd move the district forward after an unprecedented lack of water this year.

Meet Jordan Valenzuela For Redding City Council

Three are ten candidates running for three open seats on the Redding City Council. Jordan Valenzuela says she's running to make sure her community is taken care during a time of rapid city growth.

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