Finding F10
The Board of Supervisors amended its Governance Manual on June 3, 2025, to include a Conflict-of-Interest provision establishing a mechanism for projects involving potential conflicts of interest to be reviewed by an outside agency when multiple conflict- resolution and review mechanisms already existed. The Grand Jury further found that Supervisor Holland participated in discussions and voting related to the adoption of the Conflict-of-Interest provisions while having an active project that was subsequently subject to the policy. These circumstances created concerns regarding transparency, impartiality, and public trust.
Jury report: Behind the Devastation: Tuolumne County Community Development Department · PDF pages 48–49
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The response agrees that the policy was adopted and Supervisor Holland participated, but disputes the report's remaining conflict assertions.
Read official response · PDF page 10The response states its position and gives an explanation, so it directly engages the finding. This assessment addresses responsiveness only, not factual or legal correctness.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.