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Outside counsel says town referred Ledbetter whistleblower report to San Mateo County DA; manager on leave
Summary
Outside counsel Richard Bolanos told the Woodside Town Council that town manager Jason Ledbetter’s whistleblower letter led the council to refer allegations to the San Mateo County District Attorney and to an independent investigator; Ledbetter is on paid administrative leave while inquiries proceed.
Outside counsel Richard Bolanos told the Woodside Town Council on March 10 that the town has referred a whistleblower report released by Town Manager Jason Ledbetter to the San Mateo County District Attorneyand to an independent investigator for related harassment and discrimination claims. Bolanos said Ledbetter had pressed the council in February for a lump-sum payment of about $400,000 and, after the council rejected the demand, released the report to the public. Bolanos said the town is cooperating with investigators and reviewing records for public- records requests.
Why it matters: The councilis treating the allegations as a matter for independent and prosecutorial review rather than an internal political resolution. That removes decision-making about the claims from the council while external…
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