Sheriff appointment

The District Attorney said the Sheriff's Office is one of California's finest and urged the Board to follow its custom of appointing the second-in-command, Under-Sheriff Palmberg.

The former sheriff made his case to be reappointed, saying he wants to return to fix what he broke by choosing his successor, and disputed claims he is ineligible due to hearing loss.

Spoke against former Sheriff D'Agostini, alleging constitutional violations including rescinding her CCW permit and denying due process on misconduct complaints.

Asked the Board to delay the appointment until public records about the CSSA conference security assignments are released and independently reviewed.

Asked the Board to table the vote until all five supervisors are present, noting her supervisor was absent and urging appointment of former Sheriff D'Agostini.

Asked the Board to table the vote, saying the perception of rushing the appointment should matter to them.

A retired peace officer and longtime friend of Palmberg, he urged the Board to confirm the appointment, citing Palmberg's integrity and career.

A sheriff's lieutenant speaking on his own time, he supported D'Agostini's return, saying the retired sheriff's presence reduces risk until voters decide in 2028.

A 22-year sheriff's office veteran, he supported Palmberg, citing a mass exodus of detectives during the D'Agostini era as evidence of failed leadership.

A retired EDSO captain, she submitted letters on candidate experience differences and allegations, asked for an investigation, and noted patrol staffing fell from 57 to 37 deputies.

Urged the Board to table the appointment until all members are present and information is fully vetted, and asked that D'Agostini be considered.

Wife of an EDSO sergeant, she described her family's fear and retaliation after he reported abuse of power, and asked the Board to wait for more facts.

An OE 3 retiree, she raised concerns about alleged misuse of public funds while dispatchers remain among the lowest paid, and asked the Board to wait for facts.

A search and rescue veteran, she said the operational side of the sheriff's office is struggling — one deputy available in her district, OES unaware of projects — and asked for a full board.

A 46-year resident, he said it's inappropriate to fill an elected position by appointment on a partial board without full representation.

A District 4 supervisor candidate, she asked the Board to defer the vote to next week out of respect for the absent supervisor's district.

A former sheriff himself, he supported letting the under-sheriff serve and having candidates compete at the next election — a cooling-off period.

Questioned the rush and the timing of the retirement announcement, asking the Board to table until more information comes to light.

A 25-year resident, she leaned toward a full board and time to reflect being in the county's best interest.

Called the lumping of items 23 and 24 a disservice to Ishmael, said the process looks fishy, and asked for an outside investigation and interviews before filling the post.

Said don't postpone the vote because of Supervisor Veerkamp, who she said simply chose to go hunting.