“County Government Is Nonpartisan For A Reason”: Community Organizer Susanne Baremore Announces Run For Shasta County’s District 2
Supervisor Tim Garman, who currently holds the seat, isn’t eligible to run again because he no longer lives in District 2.
Susanne Baremore greets constituents before her campaign announcement on November 13. Photo by Annelise Pierce.
November 13, 2:23 pm: The article has been updated to include comment from Tim Garman.
On Monday, November 13, long-time Shasta County resident Susanne Baremore stood outside the county board chambers as she announced she’ll try to win a seat on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors.
She’s running for District 2, one of three board seats that will be up for grabs next year as the terms of board members Tim Garman, Mary Rickert, and Patrick Jones end in December 2024.
Supervisor Tim Garman, who currently holds the District 2 board seat told Shasta Scout today that he’s no longer eligible to run because after a recent county redistricting that occurred last year, his home no longer falls within District 2 boundaries. He hasn’t been successful at relocating. Garman says after redistricting his residence is part of District 5 and that seat won’t come up for election until 2026.
“I’m sad not to run,” Garman said, “but I won’t cheat the system.”
According to her press release, Baremore, who hopes to take Garman’s seat when his term ends, has experience as a business owner, county and municipal government employee, and community advocate.
She was recently appointed to the newly formed Citizens Election Advisory Commission and is a frequent public speaker at county board meetings.
Her announcement speech sounded much like her usual remarks to the board during county board meetings as she called for a return to “stable governance” and explained how and when she decided to run.
“Thirteen days ago,” Baremore began, “I was sitting in the Board of Supervisors watching yet again as the board yelled at each other, stabbed each other in the back, and engaged in petty bickering.”
“There’s a cost for this,” Baremore continued, “and the cost is fractured policy and poor decision-making. It’s leading to a type of governance that is unstable. And we need stable governance in Shasta County.”
She told the group of about fifty residents assembled for her announcement that she made her final decision to run during that same board meeting less than two weeks ago, picking up her candidate packet that same day and gathering more than one hundred signatures to support her candidacy over the next week.
Baremore’s supporters hold signs during her candidacy announcement outside the county board chambers. Photo by Annelise Pierce
“One of the things that I’m hoping we can get back to in this campaign,” Baremore told the crowd, “is that we start remembering the fact that local governments is nonpartisan. You’re all friends and neighbors, you need to be pulling together in the same direction to solve our problems.”
“It’s beyond time for Shasta County to get back to business,” Baremore said. “No more conspiracies, no more hidden agendas.”
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It’s only a minor thing, but the commenting structure makes it so that it’s not always clear who a person is responding to.
Thanks Annelise!
We are so fortunate to have this women. Rational, excellent critical thinker, and a compassionate heart.
The recall group rejected her.
Hi Nick. This statement is untrue. Please remove it.
Dishonest.
At this point, I guess you just want to do whatever you can to win, even if it means to not tell the truth.
To be clear, I’m talking to Nick.
Dishonest.
On a side note, Shasta Scout, it would help if you’ve improved the commenting section a bit.
Thank you.
Hi there Jolly, what improvements are you looking for?
Ditto on that! We need to get this County government back on track to trustworthiness and respectful representation. WE do not all need to agree, but we can agree that division, distrust, and anger does nothing to advance our democratic form of government. It is the one virtue that other countries respect in our American system. Those who want hard rulers, have many other countries where they can live under that kind of regime. We do not need to import that kind of childish behavior to our beloved Country, either by subterfuge (false candidates who have everything but the public needs in mind) or by bullying us to hide fearful from their assaults.
When women and mothers are permitted to take their rightful place on our nonpartisan boards and commissions, and in the House and the Senate, then will we see an end to war, prejudicial actions that pit us against one another. We do not want a fight at the dinner table, nor in our places of worship. We want our who family (read communities) healthy, able to speak their minds without fear of repercussions, and to be shown kindness and respect. In return kindness and respect for each other will bloom and issues will be resolved with care, and even in some cases, with love.
Thank you, Suzanne, for stepping up to the call for justice and peace. It is my prayer that more women will step up and help return Shasta County to a peaceful and productive place to live by bringing us together in respectful and useful ways.
I like responsible government and no more conspiracy theories. Count me in.
Perry, there are more than a few of us who are tired of the conspiracy theories that have absolutely no proof whatsoever.
We are with you.
Time to stand up against the dishonesty.
Since your newsletter seems to support this woman full of vitriol against another supervisor and call her nonpartisan which is so not true, and one of your members does not cover her heart to salute the flag, I will no longer subscribe to Shasta Scout.
Hi Debby, thanks for sharing your concerns. Shasta Scout is a nonprofit and doesn’t support any political candidates. We do interview all the the local candidates that will let us and we often share news related to political candidates, like this piece.
Can’t speak for others but I think Debby might be suggesting The SS favors derisive ideas and political opinions.
I’m on board with you Debby. Annelise Pierce herself is the person who will not cover her heart, does not say the pledge and Susan Baremore was kicked off the recall team.
Nick
Last I heard, West Virginia v. Barnette (06/14/43) insures Annelise Pierce the Right to Freedom of Expression. I don’t know what Annelise’s reasons are for whether or not she says the Pledge of Allegience, but I do know she is entitled to her actions.
As a former teacher, I had students who didn’t say the Pledge for religious reasons. Maybe that doesn’t sit that well with you eithe?
Nick, in the unlikely event that a reader might think your postings are informed and factual, I write as a member of the recall leadership team to say that your statements about Susanne Baremore are false and should not be repeated.
Nick…is it Gardner??
You have an agenda, and it does not involve the truth.
Full of vitriol??
Absolute lies and nonsense!!
She has been one of the most calm and level headed people to attend the board of supervisors meetings.
Suzanne Baremore has been a champion of rational government. Many times she is highlighted the the way in which we could move forward in a positive direction although in recent times with the current control of the board, that has not occurred.
I agree. Having watched Susanne participate at the board meetings she has raised good points and observations many of us want answers to. To have someone who understands supervisors need to provide non-partisan representation for all citizens’ interests and concerns would bring balance and critical thinking back in the decisions made affecting the county.