Friday, August 14, 2015

Rodeo-Hercules Fire District vote takes aim at Contra Costa grand jury


HERCULES -- The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Board of Directors rejected key findings of a Contra Costa County Grand Jury report that criticized its handling of a new contract for its fire chief and its adherence to state open meeting laws.
In separate 3-2 votes Wednesday, the board authorized a formal response to the grand jury that challenges its findings and criticizes its investigation for not interviewing all of the board members.
Board members Beth Bartke, John Mills and Raemona Williams voted in favor of the strongly-worded response. Board members Bill Prather and Ernie Wheeler voted against it.
The board came under fire last year for agreeing to a new contract for its fire chief that significantly increased his benefits, made it difficult to terminate him, and required that he not be subject to "undue oversight."
August 13, 2015
Contra Costa Times
By Matthew Artz

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