District 5 - Chris Kelstrom

2024 Board Vice-Chair

Anderson, Cottonwood, Happy Valley, Millville, Manton, Shingletown, Viola
First Term Began:  01/2023
Current Term Ends:  12/2026
Phone:  (530) 225-5557
Email: ckelstrom@shastacounty.gov

Chris Kelstrom is a lifelong resident of Shasta County, moving to Cottonwood from Redding in 1988.  He graduated from Enterprise High School, the same school as both of his parents, giving him roots that run deep in this community.

With over 40 years of experience working in the private sector specializing in customer service and business management, Chris brings a skill set to the County dedicated to serving the public, operating efficiently, and being fiscally responsible. 

As representative for District 5, Chris’ primary areas of interest are to improve drought and fire preparedness, hoping to never see the A.C.I.D Canal empty again, he is also prioritizing improvements to public safety, curbing homelessness and exploring solutions on how to get a new jail built in Shasta County.

In addition, Chris has been involved with the organizations listed below:

• Director on the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
• Former shop steward for the local Redding Teamsters
• Member of the Cattleman’s Association
• Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA)
• Member of the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA)

Supervisor Kelstrom currently serves as the County liaison to the following organizations:

• Air Pollution Control Board, Alternate
• Enterprise-Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency, Member
• Northern California Water Association Governing Board, Alternate
• Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Governing Board, Member
• Redding Area Water Council Policy Advisory Committee, Member
• Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council, Alternate
• Shasta Regional Transportation Agency, Member
• Shasta County Consolidated Oversight Board, Alternate
• Shasta County Fire Safe Council, Alternate

Contact All Supervisors: shastacountybos@shastacounty.gov

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