If you have noticed, at the bottom of the page there is a comment from a Mr. Richard Holloway. Mr. Holloway's story is a sad one indeed. A quick synopsis: Councilwoman Lucero violated Mr. Holloway's civil liberties by slandering him in public. She abused her position by trying to obtain personal information about an employee (she was unsuccessful thanks to well trained staff).
She has repeatedly denigrated her fellow council members, city staff, as well as the citizens who did not vote for her! She violated FPPC rules during her election campaign. She then brings forward questions of integrity against our very own city attorney. Filing complaints with the very agency she herself has violated!
I could go on and on. The Office of the Secretary of State offers a procedure for the recalling of a local official. The handbook states "Recall is the power of the voters to remove elected officials before their terms expire."
The reason for the recall is up to the people in the affected community. They get to decide if, and why someone is to be recalled.
For your information, I am providing three words most commonly used for the determination of recalling a public official and their definitions:
Malfeasance: wrongful conduct especially by a public official.
Misfeasance: the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner
Nonfeasance: failure to perform an act that is required by law
I urge everyone to consider these words, their definitions, and whether or not you feel this is happening in Shasta Lake. Please contact Toni Coates, City Clerk at (530) 275-7407 for more specific answers to your questions. Shasta County Elections Office at (530) 225-5730 has much more information also.
Thank you for being a part of our informed and educated community!
http://www.cityofshastalake.org
http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/clerk_
You may have thought I forgot about Richard Holloway. I didn't. The saddest part of this story is that Mr. Holloway has decided to move on. Instead of spending his savings on a lengthy legal battle, he has moved away. Perhaps he decided to retire, and enjoy his life. The fact remains, if this happened once... It can only be a matter of time before this city sees itself in another lawsuit, defending D. Lucero. Is it worth it??? Ask yourself, ask your neighbors, watch the meetings on Channel 11. I want to hear from you... Post your feelings and comments and thoughts right here. I'll be waiting!
