Shasta County Measure F: Address Unexpected Vacancies of an Elected Department Head
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this measure do?
Measure F changes how Shasta County fills an elected job, like sheriff or district attorney, when the person leaves early. Voters pick the replacement if an election is within 12 months; otherwise supervisors need 4 of 5 votes to appoint someone, and the county expects no cost.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Shasta County Board of Supervisors (Resolution 2026-059, June 23, 2026)
The county's elected Board of Supervisors. It asked voters to add rules to the county charter for filling a vacant elected department head job. Charter changes need a public vote.
Source: elections.shastacounty.gov
A YES vote means
If a county department head leaves early, voters fill the seat at an election within 12 months. If none is that soon, supervisors interview candidates in public and appoint one with 4 of 5 votes.
A NO vote means
The Board of Supervisors keeps filling these vacancies by appointment with a simple majority vote.
Sources: elections.shastacounty.gov · shastascout.org · actionnewsnow.com · ijpr.org