County Administrative Officer performance
Summary
Former Supervisor Rob Brown and others publicly criticized CAO Susan Parker ahead of her closed-session evaluation, citing fiscal missteps; a former county employee defended budget staff and blamed delays on the Auditor-Controller's office. No action was taken in open session.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers cited budget deficits, reserve drawdowns, and roughly $2 million owed by Behavioral Health as evidence of fiscal strain.
A performance review outcome could reshape county management and services for all residents.
County employees described morale and job-security concerns amid the dispute.
Mentions & discussions (2)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 6, 2026
Former Supervisor Rob Brown and others publicly criticized CAO Susan Parker ahead of her closed-session evaluation, citing fiscal missteps; a former county employee defended budget staff and blamed delays on the Auditor-Controller's office. No action was taken in open session.
Supervisors to hold interviews for county administrative officer position
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Less than a week after the announcement that the county administrative officer is retiring at year’s end, the Board of Supervisors is set to hold closed-door interviews for her successor.
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