Supervisor District 5, Chair· 2023-01-02 – 2027-01-01 (start: sworn in Dec 13 2022 and took seat Jan 2 2023 per KRCR; month-level end: January 2027 per county page listing District 5 term end 01/04/2027, same 2022 election cycle)
Chris Kelstrom
Shasta County
About
Chris Kelstrom's reelection campaign for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors focused heavily on public safety, specifically highlighting fire funding concerns. Additionally, his platform engaged with county financial management and local governance issues.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyChris Kelstrom campaigned on addressing fire funding concerns for Shasta County.Related votes
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
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.
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.
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Kelstrom was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve budget amendments for the “Ag Remodel & Building Addition (ARBA) – 1265 Redwood Blvd,” Contract No. 610056 which: (1) Decrease appropriations by $129,447 in the Ag Comm and Sealer of Wts Budget (BU 280); and (2) decrease…
Approve budget amendments for the “West Central Landfill Shop Facility Improvement Project,” Contract No. 207603, which: (1) Increase appropriations and revenue by $625,000 in the Solid Waste Admin Budget (BU B07); and (2) increase…
Consent: $24,141 AQMD budget amendment (EPA IRA grant)
Adopt FY 2026-27 Shasta County Air Quality Management District Budget
Approve a budget amendment which increases appropriations by $300,000 in the Alcohol & Drug Programs Budget (BU 422), offset by use of General Purpose Restricted Fund Balance (FBD410-FB2011).
Approve budget amendments for the “Ag Remodel & Building Addition (ARBA) – 1265 Redwood Blvd,” project which: (1) Increase appropriations and revenue by: (a) $525,000 in the Ag Comm and Sealer of Wts Budget (BU 280); (b) $350,000 in the…
Retroactive General Fund authorization for Victim Witness Budget (BU 256)
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget (Resolution No. 2026-060) and Salary Resolution No. 1715
R8 — FY 2026-27 budget hearings and amendments
Approve budget amendments which: (1) Transfer appropriations by $38,204 in the Clerk of the Board Budget (BU 103); and (2) increase appropriations and revenue by: (a) $66,465 in the Miscellaneous General Budget (BU 173); and (b) $104,669…
Approve a budget amendment which increases appropriations by $70,000 in the
Pathways to Leadership Campus Expansion — opioid settlement match, budget amendment, and letter of support
Approve a budget amendment which increases appropriations and revenue by $3,760,457 in the CDBG Admin/Rehab Budget (BU 596) for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (“CDBG-DR MHP”) funding…
Approve budget amendments which adjust appropriations by $11,000 in the Facilities Management Admin Budget (BU 955) and increase revenue by $11,000 in the Fleet Mgmt Replacement Budget (BU 940) for the transfer of a capital asset.
SB 707 compliance: PublicInput software, policy amendment, budget amendment
Approve a budget amendment which increases appropriations and revenues by $268,198 in the Building Inspection Budget (BU 282) for the Shasta County ARPA Voluntary Nuisance Abatement Cleanup Program.
Voting record (3)(Budget)
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