Skip to Main Content

Far-Right Board Appointed Mosquito Conspiracy Theorist

‘SHASTALIBAN’

The appointment of an activist who thinks mosquitos can be turned into “flying syringes” may seem like a joke. But it shows how extreme local politics have become in this county.

Decca Muldowney

Decca Muldowney

Reporter-Researcher

Published Oct. 8 2023 8:06PM EDT

Jon Knight was appointed to a voluntary position focused on mosquito control in Shasta County despite his beliefs that “Japanese scientists who have created flying syringes that will mass-vaccinate” people. — Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty

Decca Muldowney

Decca Muldowney

Reporter-Researcher

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.