In a dramatic turnabout after a Brown Act violation, the new chair of the Kern County Board of Supervisors stepped down in favor of a colleague angering two of his fellow supervisors. But a long-time observer of the board cited the act as a victory for democracy as it allowed public comment and a shift in the board’s leadership. (Cal Coast News, February 6, 2015, by Daniel Blackburn)
Los Angeles also called out the Kern County supervisors for violating the Brown Act over a January 6 ordinance mandating an environmental review and public approval process for depositing biosolids on land within the county. LA claimed that the agenda for Janury 6 did not include the topic of biosolids so the ordinance is nullified. (The Bakersfield Californian, February 5, 2015, by James Burger)
A study group formed by the San Dieguito Union High School District charged with studying changes in high school attendance boundaries is meeting in violation of the Brown Act critics charge. Since the school boards created the group, it must post agenda, announce meetings and open them to the public say the critics. (Del Mar Times, February 1, 2015, by Marsha Sutton)
Citing a history of hasty actions in changing leaders, a former San Joaquin County supervisor alleged that the board had violated the Brown Act by deciding before the meeting who should be chair. (Stockton Record, January 31, 2015)