Skye Leawal, who identified herself as representing Pillsbury Family Farms, told the board during public input that Supervisor Sabatier "publicly acknowledged that he has engaged in private discussions with the Lake County Sheriff's Department regarding certain individuals' criminal background," and said that raises "ethical red flags." Leawal asserted that if those discussions involved criminal-history data obtained without fingerprints, signature or written consent, then the supervisor and the sheriff's department "may have violated California penal code section 11105 and 11142."

Leawal criticized Director Maria Turner, saying a pattern of "disregard for privacy, due process, and ethical governance" has harmed farmers and delayed projects. She contrasted the current administration with earlier staff under Director Dale Leone and said some projects previously moved through the county in six months, while others—including projects like hers—have been "left in limbo." Leawal said the alleged conduct has turned permitting into "a punitive apparatus targeting farmers' legacy cultivators and minority owned businesses."

She asked the board to note the alleged privacy and ethical concerns and to consider whether county practice conforms with state law and county policy. The transcript quotes Leawal making legal references but does not include a county response or confirm an investigation. Leawal also said that reporting concerns to a deputy did not prompt an investigation and that she perceived reluctance within the sheriff's office to investigate Department head conduct.

The statements in public comment are allegations made by a resident and representative; the board did not act or state findings during public input. The transcript does not provide documentary evidence of the penal-code violations asserted by the speaker.