Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shasta County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with low priority
Renewal of audit services contract
The district must have annual compliance audits under state law, and the board was asked to keep using CliftonLarsonAllen — the same firm the county uses — for five more years at up to $54,600 total.
EPA IRA grant-funded air monitoring upgrade
The county is spending federal EPA grant money ($227,256 total award) to replace aging air monitoring equipment that's five-plus years old. No local tax dollars involved.
Mobile food facilities in unincorporated Shasta County
Food trucks are currently banned in unincorporated areas; the board started the process to write rules allowing them, with a code-enforcement pause in the interim.
November 2026 election consolidation
Dozens of cities, schools, and districts will share the November 3, 2026 ballot, each paying their share of election costs.
Old Oregon Trail rezone made operative (Zone Amendment 26-0001)
The Board extended the fee-payment deadline so a previously approved rezone of a 4-acre piece of an 88.9-acre property on Old Oregon Trail can finally take effect.
Permanent Road Division zones status
Public Works explained how the county maintains hundreds of rural roads through 78 active road maintenance assessment zones, with paving on each zone happening roughly every ten years.
Shasta Lake drone show funding declined
The Shasta Lake Chamber wanted $24,000 in county matching funds for a Freedom 250 drone show to boost tourism; the Board ultimately took no action, so no county money goes to it.