Summary
The county updated how complaints against supervisors are handled, moving investigations from county staff to outside counsel to avoid conflicts of interest. Debate got heated when co-author Supervisor Madrone withdrew support at the last minute.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Outside counsel costs are capped at $400/hour, but supervisors worry frequent complaints could add up.
County staff and supervisors get a complaint process without conflicts of interest, and the public gets clearer recourse.
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