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Shasta County Backs Proposal for New State Formation

11/8/2025

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Shasta County, California, adopted a resolution supporting Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher's proposal to form a new state from 36 inland counties spanning from Oregon to Mexico.
The resolution was passed by Supervisors Kevin Crye, Chris Kelstrom, and Corkey Harmon.
The board modified the language to omit the term "secession" to clarify that the initiative does not seek to detach from the United States.
Supervisor Kevin Crye sponsored the agenda item.

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Shasta County, California, adopted a resolution supporting Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher's proposal to form a new state from 36 inland counties spanning from Oregon to Mexico.
The resolution was passed by Supervisors Kevin Crye, Chris Kelstrom, and Corkey Harmon.
The board modified the language to omit the term "secession" to clarify that the initiative does not seek to detach from the United States.
Supervisor Kevin Crye sponsored the agenda item.