Fixin’ San Mateo County (FxSMC) is pleased to announce that the ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NorCal) has endorsed FxSMC and is partnering with them to support efforts to establish independent civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office. FxSMC Board Chair Jim Lawrence stated, “We are very appreciative of the commitment by the ACLU-Northern California to support…
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Fixin’ San Mateo County (FxSMC) Releases Draft Ordinance for Civilian Oversight of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
Draft Ordinance Sent to the Board of Supervisors Thursday May 12, 2022, San Mateo County: Jim Lawrence, Board Chair of Fixin’ San Mateo County, distributed a draft ordinance to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for a Civilian Oversight Board and Inspector General for the Sheriff’s Office. Fixin’ SMC asks the County Supervisors to…
Fixin’ San Mateo County Thanks Board of Supervisors for Creating Committee to Evaluate Civilian Oversight of Sheriff
Unanimous Vote by the Board of Supervisors Thursday, September 15, 2022, San Mateo County: Jim Lawrence, Board Chair of Fixin’ San Mateo County (FxSMC), thanked the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for its unanimous vote to create a committee to research and report on potential civilian oversight during its regularly scheduled meeting on September…