Supervisor District 1· 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)
Kevin Crye
Shasta County
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- 9:39
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Top issues during term (20)
Opioid settlement funds for workforce programs
$1.5 million in settlement funds remains unallocated until at least November.
Social Services Fund shortfall
General Fund loan of up to $10 million, repayable by October 31, 2026 with interest.
Public Works Director appointment
About $17,144 per month in salary during the interim period.
County Vacancies and Recruitment
Jones Valley water emergency
Not specified in the agenda.
Renewal of audit services contract
Up to $54,600 over five years, starting at $8,500 a year, already budgeted.
Mobile home park rent increases
No direct county cost, but the policy could affect monthly housing costs for mobile home residents.
County support services agreement for the Air Quality Management District
No extra general fund cost — the deal just formalizes support the district already gets.
ALPR license plate cameras
Listed as no additional General Fund impact.
Sheriff equipment and staffing
Roughly $350,000 in combined equipment and staffing spending, much of it grant- or dedicated-fund supported.
Potential county litigation
Potential county defense costs if Curtis files suit naming elections employees.
Election certification for Congressional District 1 special election
The results could shift county spending priorities and budget decisions, so local taxes and services may feel different depending on who wins.
Filling vacancies in elected county offices (Measure F)
Special elections could cost the county money depending on timing.
County Counsel employment agreement fails
No salary change was proposed ($20,840/month), but the failed vote leaves his contract on existing terms with the 18-month severance question unresolved.
election voter guide
No direct financial impact is identified; the guide is a free informational resource for voters.
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.
election results delay
The delay itself shouldn’t cost most residents anything, though the county may face added overtime or staffing costs to finish the count.
election ballot counting delays
The delay likely means extra overtime, staff hours and administrative costs for the Registrar’s Office—plus a hit to public confidence that’s hard to price.
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.
Non-profit Funding Requirements
Unknown — discussion item only at this stage.
Decisions during term (323)
Recorded while Crye was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Shasta County Fire Department Long-Range Master Plan & Community Risk Assessment
Consent Calendar (C1–C17, except C15 pulled)
Motion to invite Tehama County Supervisor Greg Jones to present mobile home rent ordinance
Hill Country Community Clinic note amendment / loan forgiveness path
Introduce ordinance amending Section 2.04.020 (Training of Supervisors-Elect)
Proclamations: Employee of the Month, Breast Cancer Awareness, Red Ribbon Week, National 4-H Week
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Local Authority Recommendation Form
Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (Public Employees' Retirement Benefits)
Global War on Terrorism and Desert Storm Veterans Appreciation Day proclamation
Ordinance No. SCC 2026-07: unlawful dumping reward increase
Appointment of Kevin Butler to the Planning Commission
Amendment to Humboldt Moving & Storage election delivery agreement
Care Horizons II adult residential care contract amendment (pulled from consent)
Retroactive agreement with Project 14:14, Inc. for youth mental health services
Renewal agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for youth mental health services
Renewal agreement with Hill Country Community Clinic for the CARE Center
ESRI GIS software agreement
Meyer Road at Dry Creek bridge repair CEQA exemption
Waiver of confidentiality for County Counsel employment review
Renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, County Counsel
Voting record (41)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion to direct CEO and Fire Chief to meet with City of Redding on automatic aid/consolidation
Opposed to directing staff, viewing it as micromanagement.
Motion directing Chief O'Hara to bring back station consolidation recommendations
Believed the work is already underway.
Motion to bring back County Counsel Larmour's contract extension
Cited lowest outside litigation costs since FY 21-22 and support from department heads including the Sheriff.
Hill Country Community Clinic note amendment / loan forgiveness path
Objected to forgiving the loan rather than requiring repayment, citing financial accountability.
By motion made, seconded (Plummer/Long), and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Supervisor Crye voting no, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to bring back at the first meeting in November the co
A motion was made and seconded (Kelstrom/Harmon) to approve a renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, appointing him as County Counsel for a new four-year term commencing on September 30, 20
Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (Public Employees' Retirement Benefits)
Renewal employment agreement with Joseph Larmour, County Counsel
Recused himself because his term as supervisor ends prior to the extended term of the proposed employment agreement.
Opioid Settlement Funds RFP deferred to November
Moved to amend the RFP to an open dollar amount and issue it now rather than delay.
Letter of opposition to AB 1383 (public safety pension bill)
Flock camera contract — future discussion item
He regretted his original vote on the cameras, citing privacy and surveillance concerns.
Ad hoc committee for Community Reentry Center site selection (R7, part 2) — REJECTED
He believed a committee would slow progress the county cannot afford.
Removal of Steve Kerns from Planning Commission; nomination of Kevin Butler (R8)
Competitive procurement for professional video review and editing services (R9)
List v. Curtis litigation — discussion in open session
He wanted the discussion public for transparency.
Motion to agendize possible county action on election documents — FAILED
He believed elected officials should run their own offices and answer for their own actions.
Letter of support for AB 2604 (ballot curing)
Letter of support for SB 1420 (vote-by-mail and early voting)
approve a letter of support for Assembly Bill 2604: Elections: ballot curing and designate authority to the County Executive Officer, or their designee, to submit future letters on the Board’s behalf
approve a letter of support for Senate Bill 1420: Vote by mail ballots and early voting and designate authority to the County Executive Officer, or their designee, to submit future letters on the Boar
By motion made, seconded (Long/Kelstrom), and carried 3-1 by roll call vote with Supervisor Crye voting no and Supervisor Plummer absent, the Board of Supervisors approved the suspension of Rule 7.6.3
Policy Resolution No. 2026-02 — Administrative Manual updates and email retention
Crye raised questions about the one-year retention period and whether saving all County emails would undermine the retention policy.
directed staff to place on a future agenda, after the July 2, 2026, certification of the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, an item regarding the potential censure of Clint Curtis, Count
Censure item regarding Registrar of Voters placed on future agenda
Voted against placing the censure item on a future agenda.
Charter amendment limiting eminent domain — to November ballot
Charter amendment on filling elected department head vacancies — to November ballot
received a presentation from Chief O’Hara on the 2025 Shasta County Fire Department Annual Report; received a compliance report on fire safety inspections pursuant to Health & Safety Code sections 131
approved retroactive use of retained earnings in Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024-25 in the: Fall River Mills Airport Administration Fund (BU 0200), in the amount of $41,691; and Facilities Management Administ
provide no defense for the County or Registrar of Voters, Clint Curtis [The People of the State of California, ex rel. Rob Bonta... v. County of Shasta]
took the following actions, which were listed on the Consent Calendar: Approved year-end budget amendments... Approved a letter of support for Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2219... Approved a budget amendment
retain outside counsel and defend the claim [Howard Wilson, State Mediation/Conciliation Service]
retain outside counsel and defend the claim [John Bergen, State Mediation/Conciliation Service]
incorporate the requirement that NPOs share their indirect cost/overhead rates in the policy regarding transparency in funding and due diligence for NPOs that would be brought before the Board later i
reduce the transfer out from the General Fund (BU 100) and reduce the transfer in to the Fall River Mills Airport Admin Budget by $28,000.
Closed session and waiver of attorney-client privilege
County employees should feel supported and have the legal representation they are due.
Pathways to Leadership Campus Expansion — opioid settlement match, budget amendment, and letter of support
Appeal of Use Permit 24-0009 (RCPA Solar 14, LLC) — Resolution No. 2026-031
Stated the issue was whether the Planning Commission followed the correct process, not private property rights.
the Board of Supervisors declined to fund legal counsel for the ROV and declined to authorize the ROV to use County resources for that purpose, recognizing that the ROV could hire an attorney using hi
Decline to fund attorney for Registrar of Voters
to take no position in the lawsuit and allow the Court to make a decision based on the filings
Jane Doe v. County of Shasta — position in litigation
Supervisor Crye dissented from the Board's decision to take no position, having earlier sought to discuss the litigation in open session.