In a 3-2 vote on Tuesday evening, the majority of the Beverly Hills City Council adopted a resolution of a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascõn. Mayor Lester Friedman and Councilmember Lili Bosse requested that the item be brought forward for discussion.
“Safety and security is job one,” said Mayor Friedman. “By disregarding the actions of criminals, we are undermining the work of our women and men in law enforcement. The laws which DA Gascõn is ignoring were democratically passed and need to be enforced.”
Since being sworn in, Mr. Gascón has issued numerous Special Directives and two subsequent amendments which have raised concern among many residents of Beverly Hills. The three Special Directives of specific concern to the City include: