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Siskiyou County extends local emergencies on illegal pesticides and illicit cannabis cultivation
Summary
The Board unanimously extended two local emergency proclamations: one addressing illegal pesticides and illicit cannabis operations, and a second addressing the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation. The Sheriff and Office of Emergency Services briefed the Board on enforcement efforts and partnerships.
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors on June 16 voted to extend two local emergency proclamations addressing public‑health and public‑safety concerns tied to illegal pesticides and illicit cannabis operations.
Office of Emergency Services Director Bryan Schenone requested extension of the emergency declaration concerning illegal pesticides and illicit cannabis operations, citing ongoing federal and state efforts and the need to coordinate with Public Health; the Board extended that local emergency by unanimous roll call.
The Board separately extended the local emergency concerning the proliferation of illegal cannabis cultivation. Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue summarized statistics related to cannabis eradication efforts and recommended continued local emergency status to maintain interagency partnerships. Supervisors discussed federal and state partnerships and the possibility of engaging the Western Governors' Association; the extension passed unanimously.
Both extensions allow continued use of emergency authorities and interagency coordination outlined in the prior resolutions. No changes to the scope of the emergencies were recorded in the minutes; staff indicated revisions to the existing proclamation would be prepared to include updated information and Sheriff findings.
