Vacancies

Grand Jury Exposes Governance Flaws in Antioch, Urges Leadership to Respect Boundaries and Fill Staff Vacancies

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Antioch, CA — A recent investigation by the Contra Costa County Grand Jury into Antioch’s City Council activities under Mayor Lamar Thorpe has unveiled significant operational and managerial issues. The findings revealed probable violations of the Brown Act, which mandates transparency in public agency meetings, and inappropriate interventions in hiring and other administrative functions typically reserved for the City Manager. The turmoil includes a notably high turnover among city managers and an alarming 21.6% vacancy rate in city employment as of February 2024, starkly contrasting the national average of 5.3% for local and state government … Read more

South Dakota Judicial Vacancies Close to Being Filled as New Candidate Emerges

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – The search for two federal judges to fill vacancies in South Dakota’s U.S. District Court has gained momentum with the emergence of a new candidate. Camela Theeler, a state circuit court judge and former assistant U.S. attorney, is being considered by President Joe Biden’s administration for a lifetime federal appointment. Theeler’s potential nomination, along with that of Sioux Falls lawyer Eric Schulte, could help alleviate the strain on the crowded federal court docket. Theeler, 48, has been designated as an acceptable choice by Republican U.S. Sens. John Thune and Mike … Read more