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Board approves $40,000 health-care study contract despite opposition; supervisor Long votes no
Summary
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Feb. 4 to hire consultant Chris Street for a $40,000 study intended to produce a "shovel-ready" plan to address local shortages of medical providers. The vote followed extended public comment and questions about the procurement process and the consultant's prior scrutiny by county officials.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved a $40,000 contract on Feb. 4 to retain consultant Chris Street to develop options for expanding local health-care capacity and producing a shovel-ready plan for the board’s consideration. The motion passed 4-1, with Supervisor Alan Long opposed.
Scope and selection: CEO Dave Rickert told the board he solicited nine prospective consultants and that six declined, citing the budget and short turnaround; two candidates were willing to work within the $40,000 budget. Rickert recommended Chris Street, a county resident with experience in health-care business management and governmental finance. Rickert described Street’s background in restructuring…
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