Six candidates for Shasta County Board of Supervisors faced off Monday evening, April 27, 2026, in a fast-paced forum hosted by the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel. In front of a packed ballroom, candidates fielded business-focused questions with strict time limits: 90-second opening statements and 60-second answers, plus 30-second rebuttals.

Incumbent Supervisor Kevin Crye, challenger Richard Gallardo, and Redding City Councilmember Erin Resner squared off Wednesday night, April 15, 2026, in a League of Women Voters forum, laying out contrasting visions for Shasta County’s future as voters prepare for the June primary.

Shasta County Board of Supervisors District 1 candidates Rich Gallardo, Erin Resner, and incumbent Kevin Crye addressed members of the Shasta County Republican Assembly (SCRA) on Thursday evening, April 2, at Shasta Bible College. Following their speeches and a question-and-answer session with an audience of approximately 40 people, SCRA members voted to endorse Kevin Crye for the June 2 primary election.

In the wake of the California Department of Health Care Services’ announcement of $1.18 billion in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Bond Round 2 awards on March 11, 2026, challenger Erin Resner has wasted no time pointing fingers squarely at District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye, her political opponent for the upcoming District 1 Supervisor's race.

At the Redding City Council’s regular meeting, Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director Nicholas Zettel presented on the proposed multi-year rate increases. He noted that the two public workshops held on February 26 had low attendance. Zettel recommended postponing the vote until the next council meeting on March 17 to allow for additional workshops at varied times and locations. Councilmember Tenessa Audette was the only member actively pushing back on the rate hikes.

On December 3, 2025, the Redding City Council convened to appoint new leaders following the conclusion of Mayor Jack Munns's one-year term. In a 4-1 vote, council member Mike Littau, a local insurance agent, was selected as the new mayor. Dr. Paul Dhanuka was named vice mayor, and Aaron Resner was appointed mayor pro tempore. The process, which extended over 45 minutes, devolved into heated arguments about the proper method for selecting the mayor.

On March 13, during a budget workshop, Council Member Tenessa Audette noticed shifting claims about a budget gap—first $4M, then $8M. City Manager Barry Tippin insisted cuts could only come from police or fire. Audette raised questions about cash balances and inconsistent figures but got no clear answers, and was later prevented from asking questions when the budget passed 4–1.