Sheriffs from counties across the North State have been eulogizing the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
In a statement that spanned a full page, Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain remembered LaMalfa as a man of principle, and a friend. Kain said the congressman was a staunch supporter of public safety. Just recently, he was advocating to secure federal funding to modernize Tehama's aging emergency radio communication system.
Kain also said he worked closely with the congressman on the “Yes on Prop 36” campaign. The tough on crime measure increased penalties for certain drug and theft crimes and was overwhelmingly passed by Californians in 2024.
And Kain wasn’t the only sheriff to honor LaMalfa.
Sheriffs in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou and Yuba counties all had kind words to share, saying they felt the congressman was in their corner. Many posted photos with LaMalfa, smiling at community events.
On Facebook, Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue wrote “As our representative, he left an indelible mark on this region, championing bipartisan legislation on public safety, wildfire mitigation, agriculture, and water policy reforms for the betterment of rural communities.”
LaMalfa’s death was announced early Tuesday morning after he underwent an emergency surgery at Enloe hospital. He was 65.
