I read, with interest, the article regarding the recall effort of our locally elected Board of Supervisors. I found it ironic that the Union Boss from Los Angeles thinks that he needs to replace the people that we have elected to represent us. I found it equally ironic that this L.A. Union Rep is now suddenly interested in our “environmental concerns, public safety, and traffic congestion”. With those concerns, maybe he should be trying to recall Los Angeles BOS instead. All of those things only become a concern when folks, like him, come to Lake County.
I think that he realizes that his initial justification for the recall has been exposed for what it really is, his desire to protect the criminal element of his union”s membership and not that of support for the many good people that deserve the support that our Board has offered.
As a former employee of the District Attorneys Victim Witness Division, I have seen first hand the kind of abuse that can, and does occur at the hand of the criminal element that Mr. Freeman represents.
I concur with Supervisor Farrington”s statement: “The union is advocating for a wage increase; they”re only looking out for the providers. They”re not looking out for providing safe and clean quality care for seniors and disabled. That”s what we”re advocating for.”
I echo too, Supervisor Brown”s statement: “How can it be wrong to expect people to take drug tests and background checks and have basic training in CPR and First Aid that are going into the homes of the elderly, and be rewarded at no expense to them?”
I want what is best for the recipients of IHSS services, as well as support justified wages for credentialed providers. My Lake County BOS represents what I value and I applaud their efforts in protecting those that are so vulnerable. I, for one, will not sign a petition to recall my Supervisor and I encourage all of your readers to refuse, as well.
Jennifer Prather
Cobb
