James Gallagher, a former state assembly member from Yuba City, will represent Shasta in its final months as a part of congressional District 1. But new Prop. 50 lines will pose a significant challenge to Gallagher’s bid to retain the seat moving forward.
Shasta’s board voted today to let the state’s lawsuit against the county take its course, without waging a defense. California sued Shasta over Measure B last week just days after it was approved by 56% of voters. The measure would change local election procedures in multiple ways that defy statewide laws.
Shasta supervisors eliminated impact fees for developers several years ago, hoping to incentivize more construction in Shasta County. That’s had a negative effect on his department’s budget, Sheriff Michael Johnson told supervisors during last week’s budget hearings.
With years of experience working local elections, Joanna Francescut has emerged victorious against former Florida attorney Clint Curtis, who was appointed by supervisors last year. Here’s what she had to say about implementing Measure B, and how she’ll address changes Curtis has put in place so far.
The ballot initiative, which has just been approved by voters, set out to impose voter ID and eliminate mail-in voting — among other changes to local election procedures, which appear to contradict California law. The state had previously warned it was prepared to act if Shasta County attempted to circumvent state authority over elections. Today it did.
Measure B establishes multiple changes to local election procedures that contradict state law. As ballot counting nears its end, proponents are celebrating. The state says it's ready to push back.
In Shasta County, suicide rates are among the highest in California. So are gun ownership rates — and most local suicides involve the use of a firearm. Widespread availability of gun locks and gun safes, experts say, could prevent deaths.
The Shasta County Elections Office has until June 11 to certify the special election for deceased congressman Doug LaMalfa’s vacancy. A new ballot filming process implemented by Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has complicated the timeline. Curtis remains confident.
Hale, who currently sits on the Anderson City Council, ran for state assembly with a promise to be a hardliner when it comes to the needs of rural Californians, accusing incumbent Assembly member Heather Hadwick of making too many concessions to Democrats.
Shasta Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis promised to increase transparency, improve security and eliminate the ideological faultlines that have divided the county’s electorate. Here’s what he’s done so far.
