The board approved the new rules in response to concerns about telephonic access allowing non-Shasta residents to take up valuable meeting time. However, community members expressed frustration with the 30-minute time cap, citing it would impede citizens' ability to relay their concerns. The board will 'see how it goes' with the new system and make changes as needed.
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Shasta County Board Unanimously Approves New Public Comment Rules
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to implement new rules for public comment, limiting the open comment period to 30 minutes and capping the number of speakers at 10. The changes aim to c…
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- Location: Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting
- Date/time: June 24, 2026
- Agencies involved: Shasta County Board of Supervisors
- Status: New rules effective July 1
- Public impact: Limited open comment period to 30 minutes and capped at 10 speakers
Maya Nelson
Supervisor Allen Long
Chief Deputy Clerk Stefany Blankenship
Supervisor Matt Plummer
Chair Chris Kelstrom
Shasta County Board of Supervisors
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