After leading an effort to gather thousands of signatures in support of the petition that led to Measure B, Laura Hobbs was hired as an analyst by Shasta’s election office late last year. Her involvement with decisions related to the measure as part of her professional role appears to violate county policy. A misstep in the process may have also violated state law.
A legal challenge to the ballot measure was dismissed because it did not specifically demonstrate how placing Measure B on the ballot would violate the law — even though implementing it appears illegal.
A Shasta County Superior Court judge heard arguments today on whether a measure that promises to create specialized local election laws should remain on ballots for June 2. The judge has promised to deliver a ruling later this week.
Election staffer Laura Hobbs has successfully appealed a temporary restraining order, allowing a controversial ballot measure she helped champion to move forward. If approved by Shasta voters, the measure would amend the county’s charter to implement local election practices that would violate state and national law.
