Matt Plummer
About
Matt Plummer's campaign focuses heavily on governance and public safety issues in Shasta County, specifically highlighting the impact of repeat offenders on local arrests. Overall, his platform emphasizes restoring professionalism and respect to the county board of supervisors.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyHe campaigned on bringing respect back to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors.Related votes
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Top issues during term (20)
Opioid settlement funds for workforce programs
$1.5 million in settlement funds remains unallocated until at least November.
Social Services Fund shortfall
General Fund loan of up to $10 million, repayable by October 31, 2026 with interest.
Public Works Director appointment
About $17,144 per month in salary during the interim period.
County Vacancies and Recruitment
Jones Valley water emergency
Not specified in the agenda.
Renewal of audit services contract
Up to $54,600 over five years, starting at $8,500 a year, already budgeted.
Mobile home park rent increases
No direct county cost, but the policy could affect monthly housing costs for mobile home residents.
County support services agreement for the Air Quality Management District
No extra general fund cost — the deal just formalizes support the district already gets.
ALPR license plate cameras
Listed as no additional General Fund impact.
Sheriff equipment and staffing
Roughly $350,000 in combined equipment and staffing spending, much of it grant- or dedicated-fund supported.
Potential county litigation
Potential county defense costs if Curtis files suit naming elections employees.
Election certification for Congressional District 1 special election
The results could shift county spending priorities and budget decisions, so local taxes and services may feel different depending on who wins.
Filling vacancies in elected county offices (Measure F)
Special elections could cost the county money depending on timing.
County Counsel employment agreement fails
No salary change was proposed ($20,840/month), but the failed vote leaves his contract on existing terms with the 18-month severance question unresolved.
election voter guide
No direct financial impact is identified; the guide is a free informational resource for voters.
city council election fundraising
Donors are putting most of their money behind three candidates, which can buy more ads, mailers, and outreach—and tilt the race before most voters tune in.
election results delay
The delay itself shouldn’t cost most residents anything, though the county may face added overtime or staffing costs to finish the count.
election ballot counting delays
The delay likely means extra overtime, staff hours and administrative costs for the Registrar’s Office—plus a hit to public confidence that’s hard to price.
campaign finance violation
If it turns into a formal case, expect possible fines, legal fees, and more scrutiny on how his campaign spends donor money.
Non-profit Funding Requirements
Unknown — discussion item only at this stage.
Decisions during term (323)
Recorded while Plummer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Shasta County Fire Department Long-Range Master Plan & Community Risk Assessment
Consent Calendar (C1–C17, except C15 pulled)
Motion to invite Tehama County Supervisor Greg Jones to present mobile home rent ordinance
Hill Country Community Clinic note amendment / loan forgiveness path
Introduce ordinance amending Section 2.04.020 (Training of Supervisors-Elect)
Proclamations: Employee of the Month, Breast Cancer Awareness, Red Ribbon Week, National 4-H Week
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Local Authority Recommendation Form
Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (Public Employees' Retirement Benefits)
Global War on Terrorism and Desert Storm Veterans Appreciation Day proclamation
Ordinance No. SCC 2026-07: unlawful dumping reward increase
Appointment of Kevin Butler to the Planning Commission
Amendment to Humboldt Moving & Storage election delivery agreement
Care Horizons II adult residential care contract amendment (pulled from consent)
Retroactive agreement with Project 14:14, Inc. for youth mental health services
Renewal agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for youth mental health services
Renewal agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for the CARE Center
ESRI GIS software agreement
Meyer Road at Dry Creek bridge repair CEQA exemption
Waiver of confidentiality for County Counsel employment review
Renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, County Counsel
Voting record (44)
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Motion to direct CEO and Fire Chief to meet with City of Redding on automatic aid/consolidation
Motion directing Chief O'Hara to bring back station consolidation recommendations
Motion to bring back County Counsel Larmour's contract extension
Hill Country Community Clinic note amendment / loan forgiveness path
Believed the investment has borne fruit in expanded patient care.
A motion was made and seconded (Kelstrom/Harmon) to approve a renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, appointing him as County Counsel for a new four-year term commencing on September 30, 20
By motion made, seconded (Long/Kelstrom), and unanimously carried (except for the item concerning the Planning Commission appointment, noted below where Supervisors Long and Plummer voted no), the Boa
Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (Public Employees' Retirement Benefits)
Appointment of Kevin Butler to the Planning Commission
Renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, County Counsel
Felt it was inappropriate to extend the contract only one year into the current contract and raised concerns about the 18-month severance package.
Opioid Settlement Funds RFP deferred to November
Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (public safety pension bill)
Flock camera contract — future discussion item
Ad hoc committee for Community Reentry Center site selection (R7, part 2) — REJECTED
He wanted a more formal, transparent stakeholder process for site selection.
Removal of Steve Kerns from Planning Commission; nomination of Kevin Butler (R8)
Competitive procurement for professional video review and editing services (R9)
List v. Curtis litigation — discussion in open session
Motion to agendize possible county action on election documents — FAILED
He wanted the board to consider protecting the county from state-law violation claims if ballots were not destroyed.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-073 — Censure of Clerk-Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis
The preponderance of evidence from two investigations showed county personnel rules were violated.
Charter amendment on eminent domain limits (Ordinance SCC 2026-03 / Measure E)
As introduced on June 23, 2026, enacted Ordinance No. SCC 2026-03, “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Shasta, Adding Limitations on the Exercise of Eminent Domain to the Shasta
Censure item regarding Registrar of Voters placed on future agenda
Charter amendment limiting eminent domain — to November ballot
Voted against sending the eminent domain charter amendment to the ballot.
Charter amendment on filling elected department head vacancies — to November ballot
directed staff to return at the next meeting to introduce an ordinance amending the Shasta County Charter regarding the appointment, by a 4/5 vote of the Board, of elected officials in the event of a
directed staff to return at the next meeting to introduce an ordinance amending the Shasta County Charter regarding limitations on the exercise of eminent domain, effective upon approval by the electo
Direction to draft Charter amendment limiting eminent domain
Direction to draft Charter amendment on filling elected-office vacancies
approved an agreement with the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District, for Shasta Tehama Education Program – Unified Partnership (“STEP-UP”) and Alcohol and Drug Studies (“ADS”) progra
affirmed their original motion to approve an agreement with the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District, for Shasta Tehama Education Program – Unified Partnership (“STEP-UP”) and Alcoho
directed staff to agendize for an upcoming meeting a discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance which would require any non-profit organization to limit their administrative costs to no mor
C4 — Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District agreement (STEP-UP and ADS)
Sought additional reporting requirements on student outcomes and recidivism before approving the agreement.
R5 — Non-profit administrative cost ordinance direction
the Board of Supervisors received a presentation from the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) regarding the state of HHSA’s budget, outcomes of cost-saving measures implemented in preceding months
the Board of Supervisors directed staff to add to the June 8 agenda a discussion regarding an ordinance to set requirements for nonprofit organizations to receive County funds.
General Fund loan extension and increase for Social Services (HHSA)
Direction to place nonprofit funding ordinance discussion on June 8 agenda
Closed session and waiver of attorney-client privilege
received a presentation from the County Administrative Office regarding new and pending legislation in the California Legislature and United States Congress that may impact Shasta County, its resident
Legislation Package One — support/opposition positions
Pathways to Leadership Campus Expansion — opioid settlement match, budget amendment, and letter of support
Faithworks Community Coalition 14-unit permanent housing agreement
Recused due to a financial conflict of interest.
Appeal of Use Permit 24-0009 (RCPA Solar 14, LLC) — Resolution No. 2026-031
Felt the Planning Commission had followed the correct procedures.