Plumas County Supervisor Mimi Hall publicly revealed she received a threatening text message on October 9 that simply said, “Die.” She reported the incident to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, which is actively investigating. Sheriff Chad Hermann noted that officers have identified a potential suspect and are determining whether the threat came from a manual call or a robo-call. Under California Penal Code 76, threatening an elected official can be charged as a felony depending on intent.
At the November 4 Board of Supervisors meeting, Hall shared her decision to speak out, emphasizing the importance of respectful and open public dialogue. She stressed that no elected official should face threats for serving their community, regardless of political differences. Hall encouraged citizens and fellow officials to reject such hostility and promote constructive conversations grounded in respect and love for the community.
Supervisor Tom McGowan echoed these sentiments, acknowledging that he and others have also faced verbal threats. He urged everyone to report such incidents and allow law enforcement to handle them, emphasizing that productive discussions should happen openly and respectfully at public meetings.
