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Siskiyou County Board holds closed session on anticipated litigation; no reportable action
Summary
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors met in special session April 14 to confer in closed session on anticipated litigation under Government Code §54956.9(d)(2). County Counsel reported the closed session ran from 1:02 p.m. to 3:38 p.m. and concluded with no reportable action.
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors convened a special session April 14, 2026, and met in closed session to consult with legal counsel about anticipated litigation under Government Code §54956.9(d)(2). Chair Ray A. Haupt called the meeting to order; Project Coordinator Joanne Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.
County Counsel F. Dean Morgan told the Board that the closed session, which concerned significant exposure to litigation in one case, commenced at 1:02 p.m. and concluded at 3:38 p.m. "Closed session concluded at 3:38 p.m. with no reportable action taken," Morgan said. No further details about the subject matter or parties involved were disclosed in open session.
Present at the special session were Supervisors Jess Harris, Ed Valenzuela, Michael N. Kobseff, Nancy Ogren and Chair Ray A. Haupt; Deputy County Administrator Hayley Hudson and County Clerk Laura Bynum (represented by Deputy County Clerk Wendy Winningham) were also recorded as present. Following the closed-session report, the Board adjourned the meeting.
The agenda entry cites Government Code §54956.9 for anticipated litigation; the record indicates only that one case was discussed and that no reportable action resulted. The Board did not announce any forthcoming votes or directions in open session arising from the closed-session discussion.
