A ballot measure that would have amended the Shasta County Charter and changed the way elections are done has been struck down in a tentative ruling by a Superior Court Judge. Measure B was approved by voters in June but it was stopped by a restraining order as a lawsuit was filed by the California Secretary of State and Attorney General. Monday a Shasta County Judge ruled that the measure exceeds the authority granted by the state constitution as several provisions are preempted by state law. He also ruled that any provisions that may not be in conflict with state law cannot be severed from the rest of the measure.
-Steve Gibson