Summary
The CAO interview item was pulled from the agenda, and speakers — including Rob Brown — slammed the process, saying Susan Parker walked off the job and urging an open competitive search, a State Controller audit, and a temporary non-applicant manager.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers warned that unresolved budget surprises in the CAO's office could saddle the county — and the next CAO — with unknown liabilities.
Taxpayers benefit from a transparent, competitive hiring process and an independent audit of county finances.
None identified beyond the current administrative disruption in county leadership.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — November 3, 2026
The CAO interview item was pulled from the agenda, and speakers — including Rob Brown — slammed the process, saying Susan Parker walked off the job and urging an open competitive search, a State Controller audit, and a temporary non-applicant manager.
Supervisors put off closed session discussion about county administrative officer recruitment amidst growing criticism
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday pulled a closed session agenda item indicating they were planning to begin interviews for the county administrative officer’s job less than a week after the current position holder announced her plans to retire.
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