Shon Harris
Shon Harris

Shon Harris
Councilmember (2017 - 2024)
Term expires: November 2024
Phone: (530) 822- 4602
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Biography

Councilmember Harris is a fourth generation Yuba City resident. He began his extensive public service career in 1984 which, in addition to a rewarding career providing for the safety of the public, has provided him with significant local and state government experience.  He joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in 1995 and has steadily promoted through the ranks. In December of 2017, he retired at the rank of Captain while serving as the Commander of the Yuba-Sutter Area CHP office.

Shon served as President of the Golden Gate Bridge Security Coalition and a member of the California Governor’s Security Detail. Councilmember Harris holds Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees in Criminal Justice Administration in addition to many hours of continuing education on a variety of topics including leadership, and public agency management. In addition to public safety, Councilmember Harris' priorities for 2019 include economic development, homelessness, tourism, and improving/preserving our unique quality of life in Yuba City.

Councilmember Harris has three grown children and three grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, photography, hiking, quality time with family, and volunteer opportunities in the community. He is a member of the Yuba City Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, a board member of the Yuba-Sutter Arts Council chapter and is a licensed foster parent through Environmental Alternatives in Marysville, CA. He served as Yuba City Planning Commissioner in 2016 before running for City Council.

 Councilmember Harris serves on the following Boards and Commissions:

Yuba City Seal   City Council Boards and Commission Assignments 2020

Commission                                                                Date/Time/Location                                            Stipend

Beale Military Liaison                                                 12:00 p.m. Tuesday Every Even Month              None
                                                                                             Beale Air Force Base

Sacramento Area Council of                                    9:00 a.m. Monthly, Every 3rd Thursday        $100/meeting
Governments (SACOG)                                               1415 L Street #300 Sacramento, CA

Screening Committee                                                 As needed - to fill term                                              None
                                                                                              ending dates June & Dec
                                                                                             1201 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA                                       

Greater Sacramento Economic                              9:00 a.m. Quarterly                                                      None
Development Council                                                400 Capitol Mall #2520 Sacramento, CA

Sutter Buttes Flood Control                                    1:30 p.m. Monthly Every 2nd Wednesday           None
Agency (SBFCA)                                                            1201 Civic Center Blvd. YC                                                    

Gilsizer Drainage District                                          4:00 p.m. Monthly, Every 2nd Wedbesday          None
                                                                                            1201 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA

Yuba Sutter Arts                                                           6:00 p.m. Monthly Every 4th Wednesday             None
                                                                                            624 E Street Marysville, CA

School District Liaison (Alt)                                     2:00 p.m. Quarterly                                                       None
                                                                                            750 Palora Ave. Yuba City, CA

FY 2020-2021 Budget Oversight Committee