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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Sacramento County Grand Jury • 2021-2022

Isleton City Council Violates State Election Laws City of Isleton Photo credit: Sarah Stierch (cc by 4.0)

Published: April 23, 2021 8 pages
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Findings 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.
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
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.
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.
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

Recommendations 2