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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.
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Shasta Board of Supervisors hold a special meeting on illegal marijuana grows
On Thursday, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on illegal marijuana grows within the county.
Posted: Jul 22, 2021 6:46 PM
Posted By: Ana Torrea
REDDING, Calif.- On Thursday, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on illegal marijuana grows within the county.
The meeting started at 4 p.m. Erin Ryan, a representative from Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s office, gave a presentation on illegal marijuana grows sites in Northern California.
Supervisors ready to make Anderson police chief new Shasta County sheriff
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Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson is primed to become the next sheriff of Shasta County after the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to put his appointment on its next agenda.
The vote was 4-1 with District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones adamantly dissenting, claiming appointing somebody sheriff before the next election in June 2022 would not allow the public to have a voice in the decision.
Johnson, who has been the chief in Anderson since 2012, would take over for Eric Magrini, who resigned last month to take the newly created job of assistant county executive officer.
New online system for candidates running for office
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors Unanimously voted on an ordinance, which would require candidates to file their finances electronically.
Posted: Jun 29, 2021 5:41 PM
Posted By: Ana Torrea
REDDING, Calif. - Anyone planning to run for office will soon have to file their finance forms online.
Election officials believe the online system would give greater public access and transparency to campaign finance information.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors Unanimously voted on an ordinance, which would require candidates to file their finances electronically.
But this new ordinance only applies to campaigns that spend or receive more than $2000 dollars. Campaigns that spend less than $2000 dollars can continue to file their financial forms on paper.