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Shasta County approves software, policy changes to comply with SB 707; board adopts tight initial public‑comment limits
Summary
To comply with California’s SB 707, the Shasta County Board approved purchasing a hybrid public‑engagement platform and adopting amended teleconferencing/public‑comment rules, along with a FY25‑26 budget amendment of $66,613; the board voted 5–0 after debate about outsiders calling in.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Feb. 10 to approve a purchase and policy amendments intended to bring the county into compliance with SB 707, the state law that expands two‑way remote participation in public meetings.
Clerk Chief Deputy Stephanie Blankenship and senior analyst Bryce Ritchie told the board SB 707 is a mandatory, unfunded state requirement that takes effect July 1, 2026, and that county meeting practices currently fall short. Blankenship described required features: two‑way telephonic or audio‑visual access, written procedures for technology failures and interruptions, and processes to allow remote public comment. "SB 707 also requires legislative bodies…
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