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Senate Rules Committee advances two appointees to Board of State and Community Corrections
Summary
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously to advance Sheriff Taylor and Chief Haines to the Board of State and Community Corrections; nominees described priorities including oversight, funding and inmate behavioral health.
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the California State Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously to advance two governor’s nominees — Sheriff Taylor and Chief Haines — to the full Senate for confirmation to the Board of State and Community Corrections.
The committee’s action sends the nominees to the Senate floor after brief opening statements and a question-and-answer session with committee members. The Rules Committee voted 5-0 to move both nominees forward.
The nominations: Sheriff Taylor, who spoke about his decision to accept the appointment and described a public mistake he later apologized for, told the committee he sought the position to “do what is right, not what is popular.” Sheriff Taylor said he developed a working relationship with the governor after sending a letter of apology and that he welcomed the chance to serve statewide while continuing his local duties.…
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