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 (13)(Environment)
County support services agreement for the Air Quality Management District
No extra general fund cost — the deal just formalizes support the district already gets.
EPA IRA grant-funded air monitoring upgrade
$24,141 in appropriations, fully offset by federal grant funds.
AB 2766 motor vehicle fee increase to $5.00
About $171,000 a year more from vehicle owners countywide.
West Central Landfill Unit 5A construction
$5.16 million contract, paid from landfill funds — no hit to the general fund.
AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Fee Increase
About $515,000 in new annual revenue for the air district — meaning roughly $1.25 more per registered vehicle per year for drivers.
Public outreach on prescribed fires
No hit to the county's general fund — the up-to-$100,000 cost is covered by state Air Resources Board grants.
CHIRP grant funding for diesel generator replacement
No county general fund money — the entire program is covered by a state CARB grant of about $298,012.
Manton solar project appeal (Use Permit 24-0009)
No direct county cost; the appeal decision affirms the project's permit conditions.
CAPP Incentives Year 3 fund extension
The funds were already disbursed to the district — this just extends the spending window, with about $39,612 budgeted for FY 2025-26.
Air Toxics “Hot Spots” reporting and facility reclassification
No new general fund cost — the program is paid for by fees.
Redirection of unspent Carl Moyer Program funds to Glenn County
No hit to the general fund — the deal actually frees the county from $179,274 in match obligations it couldn't pay.
Northern Sacramento Valley 2024 Triennial Air Quality Attainment Plan
No additional general fund cost.
Regional air quality representation (Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council)
No new general fund cost — appointment processing is already budgeted.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Kelstrom was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Find the “2026 Various PRD Zones Maintenance Project,” Contract No. 111018, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities, approve specifications,…
Approve an amendment to the agreement with ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc., for on-call hazardous materials consulting services which increases maximum compensation and extends the term.
Find the “Churn Creek Road & Balls Ferry Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project,” Contract No. 702015, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities,…
Find the County Service Area (CSA) 17 Cottonwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Planning and Design project to be categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR Section…
Find the “2026 Fall River Mills Septage Impoundment 1 Cleanout Project,” Contract No. 207624, categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities,…
Approve an agreement with David A. Lawrence, Inc., dba Lawrence & Associates, for on-call environmental and civil engineering services.
Find the Ag Remodel & Building Addition (ARBA) - 1265 Redwood Blvd, Contract No. 610056, categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2-Replacement or…
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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