Civil Grand Jury responses
Summary
Former 2025-26 grand jurors told the Board its September 1 responses to their reports were aggressive and dismissive, citing 24 deficiencies including missed legal requirements under Penal Code 933.05. Supervisor Brandon pushed back, saying the reports omitted facts he had provided.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
County Counsel recused from advising the next grand jury, potentially shifting advisory costs to the DA or state, which he said should be minimal.
Residents who want transparent, accountable county government.
Board members named in the reports face continued public criticism and questions about impartiality.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors - Oct 6, 2026
Multiple former grand jurors pressed the board over its responses to the 2025-26 grand jury report, alleging the county attacked the jury rather than addressing findings. Supervisor Holland remained the focus of criticism.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 22, 2026
Former 2025-26 grand jurors told the Board its September 1 responses to their reports were aggressive and dismissive, citing 24 deficiencies including missed legal requirements under Penal Code 933.05. Supervisor Brandon pushed back, saying the reports omitted facts he had provided.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 15, 2026
Former grand jurors publicly challenged the Board's September 1 responses to the jury's reports, calling them adversarial and accusing supervisors of mocking the jury's work, including auctioning a fire hydrant at a Reagan dinner. They raised questions about conflicts of interest, records retention and accountability.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 1, 2026
The board approved defensive responses to grand jury findings 3-2, over objections that the letters were hostile, drafted without full board input, and dismissed valid recommendations like ethics training policy.
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