As part of its ongoing series featuring local leaders, the JX speaks with Susie Baugh, mayor of Anderson, California. The city, located 10 miles south of Redding in Shasta County, has a population of about 11,000.
Baugh has lived in Anderson her entire life and now raises her family there. She points to the city’s scenic beauty and family-friendly atmosphere as key strengths, while also discussing the challenges Anderson faces and her outlook for its future as she approaches the end of her term.