Hanford’s newly-adopted ordinance that bans homeless encampments within two blocks of schools and homeless shelters went into effect this week, placing more limitations on the city’s unhoused population.
Camping ordinance that latest in Hanford’s homelessness mitigation efforts. Hanford City Council and staff convened for a study session on Tuesday to discuss the Hanford Municipal Code and forthcoming amendments
Camping ordinance that latest in Hanford’s homelessness mitigation efforts. Hanford City Council and staff convened for a study session on Tuesday to discuss the Hanford Municipal Code and forthcoming amendments
A letter to the City sent earlier this month by Community Development Director Darlene Mataâs attorney, states Mata will voluntarily resign from her position for a settlement of $1.25 million, after two years of unsuccessful attempts to resolve inappropriate behavior by Councilman Art Brieno.
Attorney Rachele Berglund outlined a nearly two year period where Mata made complaints about Brienoâs behavior to the City, with little action. Berglund writes an investigation into Mataâs allegations found 14 out of 16 allegations were sustained, including the following:
Harassed based on gender; harassed based on actual or perceived disability; subjected to a hostile work environment; suffered invasion of privacy; suffered unlawful disclosure of confidential personnel information; suffered unauthorized disclosure of medical records; and suffered retaliation.