Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2020-2021
Isleton City Council Violates State Election Laws City of Isleton Photo credit: Sarah Stierch (cc by 4.0)
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The Isleton City Council violated Government Code section 36512(b) by failing to appoint and/or failing to call for a Special Election to replace a vacancy on the Isleton City Council.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Isleton City Council disregarded Government Code section 36512(b), the advice of its City Attorney, the advice contained in the Staff Report dated June 22, 2021, and
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Failure of the Isleton City Council to follow the mandate of Government Code section 36512(b) was a breach of the City of Isleton Code of Conduct for City Council Members.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Failure to appoint a person to fill the vacancy on the Isleton City Council dilutes the public’s representation in government since there is one fewer Council Member to express views, opinions, ideas, and diverse opinions as well as potentially resulting in split decisions which would inhibit the Council from making appropriate decisions.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Isleton City Council should appoint a person to fill the vacancy on the Isleton City Council
R2
If the Isleton City Council fails to appoint a replacement by June 30, 2022, a Special Election should be held.
F5
The lack of a penalty provision for failure to comply with Government Code section 36512(b) motivated the Isleton City Council to ignore the mandatory requirement to either appoint or call for a Special Election to fill the vacancy on the City Council and leave its constituency with no redress. 5
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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