During its regular meeting on February 25, 2025, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved letters to President Donald J. Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom advocating for changes to California’s election procedures. The Board voted 4-1 in favor of the letters, with Supervisor Allen Long opposing the motion, citing concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement rather than any opposition to voter authentication.
The letters express the Board’s support for implementing voter identification requirements for all residents receiving and casting ballots, eliminating same-day voter registration in California elections, and discontinuing the use of universal mail-in ballots in favor of traditional absentee ballots.
The Board’s decision reflects its commitment to election integrity and ensuring public confidence in the voting process.