Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shasta County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with high priority
Potential county litigation
Behind closed doors, the Board discussed a threatened lawsuit by Clerk/Registrar Clint Curtis and committed that elections employees involved in an investigation will be represented and indemnified by the county if sued. The Board then voted 4-1 to waive privilege over that closed session discussion.
Veteran suicide prevention and recovery services
Our Heroes' Dreams reported helping 30 homeless or addicted veterans with $249,852 in opioid settlement dollars, exhausting the funds five and a half months into a 12-month contract. Supervisors signaled interest in finding more money.
County email retention and public records transparency
How long the county keeps emails before deleting them — directly affects what's available in Public Records Act requests. Residents pushed back against a one-year deletion policy and got two years with a one-month grace period instead.
Youth suicide prevention program
Public Health presented local suicide statistics, program funding, and a new multi-agency Suicide Fatality Review Team aimed at better coordination to help people at risk.
County defense in Katske election litigation
Two related lawsuits — Katske v. Clint Curtis et al. and Katske v. County of Shasta — challenge election-related conduct in Shasta County. The Board had to decide whether the County defends its Clerk and employees and whether taxpayers fund outside attorneys.