What's next Randall Stone?

I think, in light of Randall's flagrant mishandling of this matter, there is only one thing for him to do (that is, until the inevitable lawsuit from Officer Boothe hits him)...he needs to step down from the Police Advisory Board. Here is a letter I sent the Mayor and the Council tonight....my thouhgts echoed the words of the CPOA President, Peter Durfee and a citizen who also called for his resignation or removal....

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November 19, 2013

Mayor Scott Gruendl

City of Chico

P.O. Box 3420

Chico, California 95927

Dear Mr. Gruendl,

I am sure you are aware by now of the flagrant mis-step by Council Member Randall Stone during the last week or so in relation to an employee in the Police Department and his alleged off duty conduct. In short, by way of what was likely a self-initiated media blast that served no other purpose than to fuel Mr. Stone's starving ego, Mr. Stone disregarded and violated the privacy rights, civil rights, employment rights and Peace Officer Bill of Rights of Officer Todd Boothe by disregarding established rules and process and making public allegations of misconduct against him. Although there are many disturbing aspects to what has taken place, one of the most disturbing is that now Officer Boothe and his family have been targeted as a result of Stone's inappropriate actions, and it is fair to say their safety has been jeopardized.

Equally disturbing, and the basic purpose of my letter is this: Mr. Stone is the Mayor-appointed member of the City Council assigned to the Police Community Advisory Board. Mr. Stone's actions have violated the established rules of the Advisory Board in relation to allegations of police misconducthere is only one thing for him to do, and are inexcusable. For someone who purports to be so knowledgable about so many things, the mere suggestion that he didn't know he should report allegations of misconduct to the Chief of Police is ridiculous and absolutely unbelievable. As a result of his misguided actions, and in addition to the harm he has caused Officer Boothe and the Police Department in general, he has violated a trust and respect that is essential for those who serve on the Advisory Board to possess. Mr. Stone is no longer worthy of serving in that role, and his continued presence would be a distraction, counter-productive and absolutely in conflict with the goal of cultivating positive relationships.

Mr. Mayor, please recognize what has already become so clear to so many in our community as a result of Stone's self-aggrandizing calamity: He needs to be removed immediately from the Police Community Advisory Board. He has demonstrated over and over again that he is not supportive of the Police, and his latest blunder only serves to reinforce what everyone already knows. Please replace him immediately with a Council member who can provide service that is fair, balanced, objective and absent of bias against our Police Department.

A concerned citizen,

Mike Maloney

c:  All City Council Members

    CM Brian Nakamura

    City Clerk

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