Recognizing that “public safety” is the top priority for any government agency appointed OCSD Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens is about to face another challenge. This time its not a debate over concealed carry-weapons (CCW) permits.
We are addressing the mandate by the OC BOS to cut between $28-$30.7 million from her budget which impacts staff and sworn officers. While the OCSD is made up of around 4,300 members the sheriff’s senior staff has only four Assistant Sheriffs. To meet her department budget cuts the sheriff has notified the media that she will be cutting two of her four Assistant Sheriffs. In her July 28th Budget Reduction Status Report, in addition to a 42% reduction in command staff will be elimination of 6 captains.
If that is correct, Under-sheriff John Scott and Executive Director Rick Dostal, who handles administration, will not be in the mix. In alphabetic order, the four Assistant Sheriffs reporting to Sheriff Hutchens are Jack Anderson, J.B. Davis, Michael Hillman and Mike James.
Juice readers. See if you can guess as to which two she will cut.
The July 28th Budget Reduction Status Report link follows below:
http://blog.ocsd.org/file.axd?file=97-2003+bw+PP+Budget+Status+Report+-+July+2009x.pdf
Can we just replace her?
LOL. Good one, Mark!
I don’t know any of them but I will make a guess based on vibes..I say it will be james and davis.
Here come the cuts, state funding is cut off so the fun is beginning.
Travis.
John Scott and Michael Hillman are from LA. Not sure if it was LAPD or LA Sheriff
Bigmarkod.
I believe the next election for OC sheriff will be June 2010. At this time I have no clue as to potential challengers to Sheriff Hutchens.
Larry,
Hunt is the #1 Challenger….for now
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just testing
You’re FIRED !!
Les. Wake up! It’s time for your nightly pill.
I commend her for cutting at the top while the SAUSD cuts at the bottom (Jane Russo) cuts the teachers and the classified first, but keeps the 7 Assistant Superintendents and out of classroom folks + admin first. I think this was a bold move on Ms. Hutchens part and I think it sets a good example for school district leaders to follow. I think it’s great that she did this.
Let’s keep the ones with the smallest circumferences.
Good one, #1…I feel the same way; get rid of Hutchens once and for all!
Folks. Today is Tuesday. I believe the BOS may be in Closed Session. Let’s see what actions have been taken by the sheriff to cut her budget.
J.B Davis is gone with Jack Anderson….How will these two continue in life, J.B Davis’ ego is huge, while Anderson is a loser…Oh the Orange County Administration….