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Amid pleas from some of the public to not rush to judgment and “pause” the selection, Shasta County supervisors appointed Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson as sheriff Tuesday.
Johnson’s appointment came after a 4-1 vote. Supervisor Patrick Jones cast the lone dissenting vote.
Johnson takes over from Sheriff Eric Magrini, who resigned in June to become the county’s assistant CEO. Johnson will start Aug. 15.
Johnson s term will run through December 2022. He has already said he will seek re-election in June 2022.
Addressing supervisors and the public after his appointment, Johnson said he’s had people ask him why he wants to leave Anderson to lead a department that’s been beset with controversy in recent months with the sudden resignation of Magrini.
Shasta County Supervisors appoint Anderson Police Chief as Sheriff
There s a new sheriff in town, in Shasta County to be specific. Shasta County Supervisors voted 4-to-1 to appoint Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson as the next sheriff of the county.
Posted: Jul 27, 2021 5:17 PM
Posted By: Ana Torrea
REDDING, Calif. - There s a new sheriff in town, in Shasta County to be specific. Shasta County Supervisors voted 4-to-1 to appoint Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson as the next sheriff of the county.
Supervisors Joe Chimenti, Mary Rickert, Les Baugh, and Leonard Moty voted in favor to appoint Johnson. Only Supervisor Patrick Jones was against the appointment. Anderson City Council members also came to Tuesday’s meeting to endorse Johnson as the next sheriff of the county.