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The proposal was prompted by Proposition 50, which aims to redraw congressional districts.

Critics and some supervisors questioned the proposal's feasibility, citing financial concerns and a lack of support in other key counties.

Shasta became the first California county to adopt a resolution that supports Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher’s plan to create a new state made up of 36 inland counties that stretch from the Oregon to Mexican borders.

Supervisors Kevin Crye, Chris Kelstrom and Corkey Harmon voted to adopt the resolution, with a minor change that removed the word "secession" so that people are not confused that this effort would be to defect from the United States. Crye sponsored the agenda item.

Supervisors Matt Plummer and Allen Long voted no.

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