Dissatisfied with state regulation and feeling that rural interests go unrepresented, the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted this week in favor of leaving the Golden State to create a state called Jefferson.
"Resident complaints include a lack of representation in Sacramento and insufficient attention to major issues for the county, such as water rights and a rural fire prevention fee," explains Kate Mather. Neighboring counties may follow suit.
"Secession efforts within California date back to the 1800s. The most recent high-profile attempt came in 2011, when Riverside County officials weighed a proposal to pursue the establishment of 'South California,' which would have seen 13 counties leave the Golden State."
FULL STORY: Siskiyou County votes to pursue secession from California
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