Chico Redding, CA, September 18, 2026 —

Shasta County supervisors have voted to remove Steve Kerns from his position as Planning Commissioner for District 3. The decision was made during a board meeting, though specific details regarding the timeline or the full rationale behind the vote were not immediately available or provided.

Steve Kerns held the position representing District 3 on the county’s Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is an advisory body that reviews land use applications, zoning matters, and development proposals, making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

Information regarding the exact date of the vote was not provided in the available summary. Furthermore, the specific reasons or grounds cited by the supervisors for the removal of Commissioner Kerns were not detailed. Statements from the supervisors explaining their vote, or any public comment period related to the decision, were not specified in the initial report.

The outcome of this vote means that the District 3 seat on the Planning Commission is now vacant. The process for appointing a replacement, and the timeline for such an appointment, has not been outlined. Typically, such appointments involve a nomination process and confirmation by the Board of Supervisors.

The removal of a Planning Commissioner can be a significant event for local governance, potentially impacting the direction of land use policy and development approvals within the county. As the process unfolds, further details may emerge concerning the factors that led to this decision and the subsequent steps taken by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors.

Details concerning any potential appeals or procedural steps following the vote were not provided. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not mentioned. The fine amount, if any, was not specified.


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