Katske litigation

A former petitioner in the writ, he said the case is really about whether the election department has an appearance of fairness, and accused several supervisors and Curtis of biasing perceptions of elections.

Called the last election the most transparent ever run in Shasta County and urged the Board to defend Curtis and county elections against lawsuits.

Said the Board must let Curtis pick his own lawyer and that County Counsel and BBK should recuse themselves, arguing bogus lawsuits — not the Board — are costing the county money.

Urged the Board to hire outside counsel to protect county elections, suggested attorney Alexander Haberbush, and said interference against Curtis needs to stop.

Called Curtis a national hero and whistleblower who secured county elections, and defended him against claims by former election staff.

Said the lawsuits are a political game by the same group that failed the recall of Crye, aimed at disrupting the upcoming election.