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From:Clerk of the Board
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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Call to Action on CA Wildfire and Insurance Issues - A Message from Shasta County
Board of Supervisors Chair Kevin Crye
Date:Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:02:53 PM
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From: David Maung <dmaung@shastacounty.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:44 PM
Cc: Kevin Crye <kcrye@shastacounty.gov>
Subject: Call to Action on CA Wildfire and Insurance Issues - A Message from Shasta County Board of
Supervisors Chair Kevin Crye
Greetings fellow Supervisors,
During the regular meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors on February 4, 2025,
we unanimously approved two letters:
The first, to Governor Newsom, urges the State to stabilize California’s residential and
commercial property insurance market by implementing the following solutions:
1. Mandate a statewide moratorium on policy cancellations and non-renewals for
properties in counties affected by wildfires for at least one year following a state of
emergency.
2. Enact state income tax deductions for fire insurance premiums to provide financial
relief to families and businesses burdened by rising costs.
3. Expand and reform the California FAIR Plan to ensure broader, more affordable
coverage options for those in high-risk areas.
The second letter, to President Trump, requests the federal government to streamline Bureau
of Land Management and Forest Service regulations to expedite the approval of fuel
reduction, vegetation management, and mitigation programs.
Both letters were sent to reinforce and provide additional assistance to the already excellent
work carried out in all jurisdictions by local fire departments and our respective CALFIRE
units.
Whether you reside in a rural, suburban, or urban county, recent events have reminded
ever one in California that wildfire can strike an where, and fire is now a ear-round risk for
homeowners and commercial property owners.
As the 2025 Chair of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, I implore you to act and join
our efforts in communicating with the Governor, the President, and California Legislators on
behalf of
your county. Copies of both letters should be available from your Clerk of the Board, if they
are not already in your inbox.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you
have any questions or desire to discuss this matter further.
Sincerely,
Kevin W. Crye
2025 Chair | Board of Supervisors
County of Shasta
Sent on behalf of Chair Kevin W. Crye by:
David Maung
Public Information Officer | County of Shasta
1450 Court Street, Suite 308A
Redding, CA 96001
Cell: 530-782-3558 | Office: 530-225-5556
www.shastacounty.gov