Centerville, French Gulch, Igo, Keswick, Ono, Platina, Southwestern Redding, Shasta
First Term Began: 01/06/2025
Current Term Ends: 01/08/2029
Phone: (530) 225-5557
Email: along [at] shastacounty.gov (along[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)
With 25 years of law enforcement experience, including two decades with the Redding Police Department, Allen Long brings a deep understanding of public safety to his role as Supervisor. As a homicide detective, sergeant, and later as a Lieutenant overseeing budgets, staffing, and policies, Allen developed skills essential for effective governance. His financial expertise, gained through his early career as a commercial loan analyst, further enhances his ability to advocate for sound fiscal management in County operations.
Allen’s goals as Supervisor include bolstering Sheriff patrols, building a modern jail facility, increasing wildfire prevention resources, and improving mental health services. He is also committed to strengthening Shasta County’s economy, ensuring affordable insurance for residents, and fostering respectful governance on the Board of Supervisors.
A Shasta County resident for 33 years, Allen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in Public Administration from National University. He has served as a trustee on the Grant School Board and as a regional director for the California Peace Officers Association. Allen is dedicated to collaborating with residents to enhance quality of life and create a safer, stronger community.
Supervisor Long currently serves as a County representative/liaison to the following:
County Functional Area: Administration of Justice
CSAC Policy Committee: Administration of Justice
Member:
- Air Pollution Control Board
- Community Corrections Partnership
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board
- Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
- Planning & Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging – Executive Board
- Remote Access Network Board
- Shasta County Fire Safe Council
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy
- Sustainable Forest Action Coalition
Alternate:
- Local Agency Formation Commission
- Shasta Regional Transportation Agency
- Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical System Board
Contact all Supervisors at shastacountybos [at] shastacounty.gov (shastacountybos[at]shastacounty[dot]gov).
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