Another CA County Pushes for SecessionPaul Lawrance The effort to join in the formation of the State of Jefferson passed in a 4-0 vote by the Modoc County Board of Supervisors.[1] I put the measure on the agenda because I heard from a number of people in my district that wanted to do such, Board Chairman Byrne said. Were not saying were seceding today, were saying lets look into it. A spokesperson for the Jefferson Declaration Committee, said the group hopes to have a dozen counties commit to the secession movement before state legislators are directly addressed for approval. California is essentially ungovernable in its present size, claimed the spokesman. We lack the representation to address the problems that affect the North State. Were looking for 12 counties, though we can certainly do it with less, he said. There have been several attempts at forming the new State of Jefferson from the mountain border region of northern California and southern Oregon in the past, most notably in 1941. Notes: [1] UPDATED: Modoc County joins Siskiyou in state of Jefferson bid for secession redding.com [2] Siskiyou County votes to pursue secession from California LA Times Paul Lawrance writes for Eyes Open Report where this first appeared. 