It’s been over 30 years since my last letter to the local paper. I haven’t felt so compelled as I do at this moment in time. As a person over 80 years old, living in Shasta County since 1944, I have come to feel very frightened of some possibilities from the March 5, 2024 Primary Election.
If the recall of Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye in District 1 does not occur, then I’ll feel a very strong urge to leave this beautiful city of Redding and equally beautiful Shasta County.
If the two Ballot Measures aren’t defeated — Measure C on whether there should be term limits for people elected to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Measure D on whether to change Shasta County from a general law county to a charter law county — I’ll also consider leaving.
I just feel that a great swath of political danger is in the works.
I can only hope that the majority of voters will act in a sane and civil manner — including moderate Republicans, Democrats and no party preference voters who are considering not voting because of a lack of options.
Please vote: Yes on the recall, no on term limits and no on changing Shasta County to a General Law County. In the Board of Supervisors race, please vote for Mary Rickert for District 3, Allen Long for District 2 and Matt Plummer for District 4.
Then Shasta County will remain a true Democracy.
Frank Treadway, Redding