Last week San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops announced his retirement at the two-year point in his first elected term. Like his predecessors for the past fifty years or so, he recommended to the Board of Supervisors his hand-picked choice, thus not allowing public input or a public vote.
Paul Schrader was the runner-up to Hoops in the 2010 election. Supporters want the board to appoint Schrader rather than Assistant Sheriff John McMahon, as Hoops has requested.
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No reflection on John; I don’t know him very well. But this tradition needs to stop now. The people are entitled to a voice in who is the next Sheriff. The BOS should appoint the #2 candidate from the last election or hold a special election. Either one gives the people their voice and that’s what it’s all about isn’t it?!
@Ginger, I agree with you. We need to elect the sheriff by special election or the BOS should appoint the candidate that came in 2nd from the last election. I think that would make people feel better about the board of sups and SBSD. It has always looked very bad to allow the sheriff to pick the next sheriff.
I wonder if this new law has anything to do with the SHERIFF leaving before 2013?
Pension Forfeiture for Any Public Employee Convicted of a Job-Related Felony
Though elected public officers must forfeit all retirement rights and benefits if they are convicted of a felony arising out of their official duties, current California Government Code states that the convicted official can receive retirement benefits if the governing body of the official’s employer authorizes it. Effective January 1, 2013, PEPRA broadens the law and establishes pension forfeiture, without exception, for all public employees convicted of a job-related felony.
This law does not affect those that retire before 2013.
Makes us wonder why he is leaving so fast.