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Public commenters urge investigation of hiring, promotions and workplace conduct at Ventura County APCD
Summary
Three remote and in-person speakers at the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board meeting on June 10, 2025, told the board they believe county hiring and classification practices at the APCD are irregular and unfair and asked for audits and reviews; the board took no formal action during the hearing.
Three members of the public used the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board’s June 10, 2025, meeting to urge the board to investigate hiring and promotion practices and alleged workplace misconduct at the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
The comments came during public comment and the budget public hearing. Maria Cruz, a speaker on Zoom, said she was “submitting this comment to bring attention to the board to what appear to be serious violations of the county hiring practices, composition policies, and principles of fairness, transparency within the fiscal and administration division.” She cited a Ventura County Star article published June 8, 2025, and…
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