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Supervisor· 2023-01-02 - 2027-01-04

Matt Hansen

Tehama County

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Term ending Jan 4, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
41:30
Avg per meeting
2:36
Segments
643

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Feb 2026[25]

Groundwater Fees and Flood Control

Potential new fee on every parcel in 14 counties, even parcels without wells.

high→Jun 2026[24]

Newville Road Bridge and Road Work

Easement costs anticipated under $25,000, already budgeted.

high→May 2026[22]

Sheriff and jail budget growth tied to jail expansion

Jail budget up about $1 million to $7.9 million, with roughly $1.5 million more in phased-in staffing down the road.

high↑Mar 2026[20]

Mental health services contracts worth up to $4.2 million

Up to $780,000 over two years, largely offset by Medi-Cal reimbursement.

high→Sep 2026[20]

Juvenile detention housing contracts with Glenn and Trinity counties

Adds ongoing salary costs for three new correctional deputy positions as the jail expansion comes online.

high↓Aug 2026[19]

Grand Jury Report response

Hiring an outside mediator and possibly ombudsman services will cost the county, though amounts haven't been set.

high↑Sep 2026[18]

Elected officials' 2.75% salary increase

About $69,000 a year total, roughly $57,000 from the general fund — or about half that if phased over two years.

medium→Jul 2026[17]

Flock camera program expansion

Supervisors noted the cameras replace roughly the coverage of three deputies on overtime.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Emergency bridge repairs at Kendrick Creek and Thomes Creek

Extraction and stockpiling could cost $130,000 to $230,000, likely paid by swapping out planned paving projects in the existing budget.

high↓May 2026[12]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget

Remaining fund balance will fund two vehicles and a Strategic Priorities Account deposit.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Consolidation of Public Guardian/Public Administrator into Social Services Director

Officials cite fiscal efficiency from consolidating leadership; a labor agreement and department renaming would follow if adopted.

critical↓Sep 2026[10]

Simpson Road Bridge erosion emergency

Gravel removal via the proposed deal would cost the county nothing in cash but hands a contractor gravel worth millions; emergency riprap and eventual permanent fixes will draw on already tight road funds.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

Board of Equalization matters before the Assessor

Determines the county tax rates on every property tax bill for the coming year.

high↓Mar 2026[10]

Rent Control Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee report

Residents report rents have already doubled; the ordinance would cap future increases going forward.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Data center interest in Tehama County

Setting up these rules could bring in big tax dollars from tech investments, but taxpayers might end up footing the bill if upgrades to local power grids and roads are needed.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

Invasive mosquito found in Red Bluff

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Bluffs Community Housing project

No county general fund cost, but the county absorbs admin duties the state didn't pay for, and county health services will provide support services to tenants.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Animal services spay and neuter program

Up to $100,000 for one year of services.

medium↓May 2026[9]

European Grape Moth detection agreement

Up to $8,837 in state funding for pest detection work.

high↓May 2026[9]

FY 2026-27 County Budget Adoption

A $6.8 million general fund shortfall covered by prior-year carryover, including a $29.7 million general fund contribution to public safety.

Decisions during term (342)

Recorded while Hansen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (246)

241 yes5 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Personnel director contract extension (Item 32)

Voted noOct 20, 2026

Elected officials salary ordinance introduction (Item 33)

Opposed to the salary increase timing given employee compensation disputes

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Consent agenda (items 1-10, minus 5 and 9.a.2)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Proclamation — National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Air district FY 26/27 subvention application

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Urgency ordinance — Thomes Creek gravel extraction and riprap at Simpson Road Bridge

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Park Fire debris cleanup agreement — Alliance Environmental Services

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Pathology services — purchase order for outstanding invoices

Dislikes lack of a contract beforehand, but agreed given prior history.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Pathology services agreement — Dr. Dan Purtzer

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Assessment appeal A-10-2025 — Walmart Stores East LP

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Assessment appeal A-11-2025 — Walmart Stores, Inc.

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Closed session report — Gaumer liability claim

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with an interim, observation-based gravel-extraction and sediment-management project at Nicol Pit, subject to applicable permits, regulatory approvals

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Request adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 4-10, 2026, as “National 4-H Week” throughout Tehama County with the introduction of the 2026/2027 4-H Leadership teams; Ambassador m

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

AGREEMENT - Approval and authorization for the Public Works Director to sign the Agreement with Tehama Asphalt to provide extraction services in accordance with the Simpson Road Bridge erosion threat

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Request approval of certificates recognizing the following employees for their years of faithful and dedicated service to the County of Tehama: 1) CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - Robin Gaches, 25 years 2) EL

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

ORDINANCE - Request adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Works to purchase real property interests in the form of temporary construction easements (TCEs), on behalf of the Count

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a Resolution supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 23 (AJR 23)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Request approval of the following withdrawal as recommended by the County Assessor: 1) Assessment Appeal No. 07-2025, Melissa Boolen

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval of the Personnel Action Form promoting the employee as an Engineering Technician I at Range 29, Step D, effective 9/20/26

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Proclaim that an emergency condition exists concerning the Simpson Road Bridge due to the apparent progression of the Thomes Creek’s primary flow path toward the northerly stream channel increasing th

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Find that immediate action is necessary to reduce the potential threat to the Simpson Road Bridge, a critical transportation and emergency-access facility

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

BID AWARD - Request to award the bid for one (1) new 3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab long bed pickup truck to Corning Ford in the amount of $61,836.75, and further authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign the

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

BID AWARD - Request to award the bid for one (1) new midsize AWD (All Wheel Drive) SUV to Corning Ford in the amount of $39,369.25, and further authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign the purchase orde

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy, Range 32, Step 3, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Request approval of the following withdrawal as recommended by the County Assessor: 1) Assessment Appeal No. 03-2025, Autozone/Chris Coletta

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Request approval of the following stipulation agreement as recommended by the County Assessor: 1) Assessment Appeal No. 06-2025, Prakash B. Patil

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 1-11)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Service Award Certificates (Item 12)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

National 4-H Week Proclamation (Item 13)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Simpson Road Bridge Emergency Proclamation (Item 14a)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Finding of Immediate Action — Simpson Road Bridge (Item 14b)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Interim Gravel Extraction Authorization at Nicol Pit (Item 14c)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Tehama Asphalt Gravel Agreement — TABLED (Item 14d)

Favored tabling to pursue a one-year emergency contract and resolve compensation for Mr. Ramsey's permitting costs.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Newville Road Bridge Ordinance No. 2161 (Item 15)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Engineering Technician Promotion (Item 16)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Vehicle Bid Awards to Corning Ford (Item 17)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Appointment (Item 18)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

AJR 23 State-Split Resolution (Item 19)

Supported the resolution as a statement that rural counties are ignored by the Legislature.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Assessment Appeal Withdrawal — Melissa Boolen (Item 21)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Assessment Appeal Withdrawal — Autozone/Chris Coletta (Item 22)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Stipulation Agreement — Prakash B. Patil (Item 23)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request adoption of a Resolution amending the FY 26/27 Position Allocation List (PAL) and the Master Salary Schedule, by amending the salary range for the Social Services Director from Salary Range 66

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Rebecca Emery (Misc. Agree. #2024-232) for the position of Social Services Director, thereby amen

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request approval of the claims paid April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $42,227.82

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request approval and authorization to appoint the candidate as Drug & Alcohol Counselor II at Salary Ranger 27, Step C, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

A motion was made by Vice Chair Jones, seconded by Supervisor Hansen, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request adoption of a Proclamation proclaiming September 17-23, 2026 as “Constitution Week”

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Request approval of revised classification specification of Social Services Director, effective 12/15/26