Sutter County supervisors adopt symbolic resolution backing study of new-state proposal

May 27, 2026

The board unanimously approved a resolution backing Assemblyman Gallagher's effort to study creating a new state for Northern California, calling it a symbolic message of frustration over perceived underrepresentation and funding shortfalls. Public commenters urged caution and more public input before pursuing structural changes.

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The Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 26 to adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 23 (Gallagher), a measure tied to a proposal to study forming a new state that proponents say would better represent Northern California interests.

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