Measures

Butte County leaders were presented with a post-election analysis surrounding the results of the one-cent sales tax increase measure in November. Also, Congressman Doug LaMalfa is again seeking to end federal funding for transgender health care across the country, and the Registrar of Voters for Shasta County has announced his choice to step down from the position early due to health concerns.

There have been 15 confirmed or probable wolf attacks on livestock in the North State so far this year. An increasing wolf population is celebrated by advocates, but can cause problems for ranchers. Also, Butte County will find out at the board of supervisors meeting today details surrounding the success of Measure H — the one-cent sales tax voters recently passed in November, and a lawsuit filed by Shasta County against election activists was dropped.

CAL Fire Butte County says Measure H helped fund staffing adjustments.

Cal Fire Butte County says Measure H helped with staffing adjustments. Also, the Oroville City Council has sent a letter supporting legislation to permit winter firework sales in California, and California workers now have expanded paid sick leave benefits in the new year.

Measure H is set to pass according to preliminary election results. If it does, more than $40 million will be generated for the general fund. Today, county supervisors discussed where the funds will go.

Chico could see a more progressive city council next year. There will be no change to North State representatives in the U.S. House. Butte County will likely implement a 1% sales tax. Prop 33, which would have allowed local governments in California to implement rent control, appears to have failed. Here are some of the most important local election updates!