serious workplace misconduct. In addition, the Board authorized the release of the redacted report.An independent and neutral investigation conducted by the law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore sustained allegations that District Attorney Linn engaged in a pattern of discriminatory, harassing and abusive conduct toward his department’s employees. In response, the Board of Supervisors took the only legislative action within their authority as a corrective measure toward an elected official.
“Protecting the safety of our employees is of utmost importance, and the Board of Supervisors has to act when racist, sexist and otherwise offensive comments are repeatedly directed toward our employees”, said Board Chairman Max Rodriguez.
In the censure, the Board of Supervisors also called upon the District Attorney to resign his position. The sustained conduct of District Attorney Linn is contrary to an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, and abuse, and unless such misconduct ceases immediately, his resignation is the only way to ensure that the department’s employees are no longer subjected to such mistreatment.
Today’s act of censure is a strong message that the Board of Supervisors is committed to the well-being of County employees, and that similar acts committed by agency officers or employees will not and cannot be tolerated.
Source: Madera County
