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Red Bluff residents urge removal of councilmember after online comments; council takes no formal action
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Red Bluff City Council to discipline or remove Councilmember Cody Strach over recent online comments; public commenters described the posts as "embarrassing" and a poor example for children. The council did not take formal disciplinary action at the meeting.
Residents used the public-comment period at the Sept. 16 Red Bluff City Council meeting to press elected officials to address recent online posts by Councilmember Cody Strach, calling for disciplinary measures or removal from office.
“My name is Jen O'Hara, and I live here in Red Bluff,” remote commenter Jen O'Hara said. “As a city council member, I just feel like he's not paid for his personal opinions… I feel like there's consequences for actions like that, and I think that we should call for his removal.”
Earlier in the public-comment segment a speaker who opened the meeting in prayer said they were joining "the growing number of people who are calling for his resignation," characterizing Strach's online remarks about the death of a public figure as "embarrassing," "irresponsible" and "unprofessional." Todd Miller, another resident, described the conduct as a lack of integrity and urged the council to "correct his immature and irresponsible behavior if it's possible or remove him from office." The transcript records similar requests from a resident who raised other conduct concerns and asked for possible disciplinary action.
Council members did not take formal disciplinary steps during the meeting. The mayor closed the public-comment period and staff noted an item on anticipated litigation was removed from the agenda because necessary information was not available. No motion or vote on discipline, recall, or removal of Councilmember Strach appears in the public record for this meeting.
Speakers who raised concerns said they were motivated by community standards and the example set for children. Supporters of due process emphasized the need for staff and the city attorney to review any formal complaints, while several speakers offered to provide additional information or follow up with staff via the clerk.
The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for Oct. 7; no follow-up item on this matter was scheduled during the Sept. 16 meeting.
