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Public comments highlight prosecutor pay, DA criticisms and a contested gun‑range lawsuit
Summary
During an extended public‑comment period, prosecutors and county residents urged higher pay and staffing for district attorneys and public defenders, speakers accused the DA's office of Brady violations (disputed), and multiple speakers raised concerns about the Millville gun‑range project and alleged conflicts of interest.
A diverse set of public commenters took the board’s microphone on March 25 to press local officials on criminal‑justice staffing, election administration and ongoing litigation.
Deputy district attorneys Brian Ziegler and David Stewart urged the board to address recruitment and retention in prosecutor offices, citing statewide starting salaries and local entry pay. Ziegler said entry level prosecution pay in Sacramento starts near $136,000 and the state average is roughly $127,000, while local entry for a Shasta DDA1 is about $87,000; he asked the board to back competitive wages so offices can retain staff.
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