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RockRaven

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8. I *think* the idea is that because that power rested with him, nobody else could do the forcing

Reply to Mr.Bill (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:40 PM

Feb 2022

and since he decided not to, it wouldn't get done. IOW, it wasn't just that he had that power, it was that only he had that power.

Presumably that authority now will be vested in some person or entity which will force the issue with the department's staff.

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In a word...Good Deuxcents Feb 2022 #1

I don't see how this penalizes him. Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #2

I think it means they took the power on themselves so now his staff has to get vaxxed ColinC Feb 2022 #5

I can see that angle. Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #12

I *think* the idea is that because that power rested with him, nobody else could do the forcing RockRaven Feb 2022 #8

Okay, but then if people do resign over it, Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #9

Yeah, it pushes the risk/blame off onto others if there are resignations. RockRaven Feb 2022 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #11

The worst vote I ever made. He has turned out to be quite the little prick. Thinks he's in charge LoisB Feb 2022 #3

He wasn't hard to see through, but I too failed to do so. ColinC Feb 2022 #7

Welcome to the world of California Sheriffs. Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #10

His term ends this year. I hope someone trustworthy steps up. LoisB Feb 2022 #14

I can't wait until we can vote that turd out. He's just awful. kysrsoze Feb 2022 #15

Yes! Seems as if he has been fighting the Board of Supervisors since he was elected. LoisB Feb 2022 #16

Hm. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #4

Too many wolves in sheep's clothing to get elected Deuxcents Feb 2022 #6