Kern County Detention Officers Association

February KCDOA Membership Meeting Announced [Posted January 13, 2010]

The next KCDOA membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 9, 2010 at the association
office. All members are encouraged to attend if possible.

When:

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 1930 Hours

Where:

KCDOA Office, 3701 Pegasus Drive Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93308

The KCDOA office is located behind Champs BBQ and the BLM building in the office complex across from
the Bakersfield Californian printing facility.

Election Results [Posted December 16, 2009]

The Fall 2009 KCDOA election ballots have been tallied...

A total of 65 valid ballots were received and counted.

For Vice President: (1 candidate for 1 available position):
[ 52 ] Scott Robinson

For Director: (3 candidates for 3 available positions)
[ 44 ] Todd Dearmore
[ 48 ] Phil Morley
[ 42 ] Martin Santillan

The new Board members will begin serving their 2 year terms in January 2010.

For 1300/1400 layoff procedure:
[ 35 ] "Yes" (in favor of moving under section 1400 of the Civil Service for safety employees)
[ 29 ] "No" (for remaining under 1300 of the Civil Service code for general employees)

KCDOA & County Negotiation Teams Meet With Mediator [Posted December 9, 2009]

Earlier today your contract negotiating team met with a state mediator in an attempt to bridge the gap currently existing between the parties (KCDOA and the County). No progress was made.

Counting the 2009 KCDOA Election Ballots [Posted December 8, 2009]

The ballots for the current KCDOA election are scheduled to be counted next Wednesday (December 16th) at 2 pm in the KCDOA association hall on Pegasus Drive. All members are encouraged to attend and assist and/or watch the ballot counting process! Election results will be posted on the KCDOA web site.

When:

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 1400 Hours

Where:

KCDOA Office, 3701 Pegasus Drive Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Impasse Declared in Contract Talks [Posted November 10, 2009]

The KCDOA and County contract negotiation teams have agreed to jointly declare 'impasse' after meeting earlier this afternoon and failing (once again) to reach an agreement. In September, KCDOA members soundly rejected a tentative 1 year agreement reached by the two teams which would have had a significant financial impact on KCDOA members. That significant financial impact would be felt by members who already witnessed the County and Sheriff's Office lay off 37 of their fellow Detention Deputies in order to meet the same year budget requirements. As a result, members now question why any additional financial concessions are necessary this year.

The impasse declaration is slated to go before the Board of Supervisors on December 1st. At that time, they could request continued negotiation, or (more likely) begin the process of third party mediation. If the County does not accept or agree with the mediator, the County could then begin the process of forcibly imposing a contract.

November KCDOA Board Meeting Notice [Posted November 10, 2009]

The next KCDOA Board of Directors meeting is set for next Wednesday November 18th at the association
office. As always, members are encouraged to attend if possible.

When:

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 1930 Hours

Where:

KCDOA Office, 3701 Pegasus Drive Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93308

The KCDOA office is located behind Champs BBQ and the BLM building in the office complex across from
the Bakersfield Californian printing facility.

KCDOA Election Update [Posted October 31, 2009]

With the 'notice of intent to run' election deadline now passed, the candidates for the available KCDOA Director (and VP) positions are now set. The number of candidates is equal to the number of vacancies.

There is one candidate for the one Vice-President position:

Scott Robinson

There are three candidates for the three Director positions:

Todd Dearmore, Phil Morley, and Martin Santillan

In addition to the board seat election, the ballot will also include a question and detailed information about the Civil Service layoff procedure rules (1300 vs. 1400).

The ballots will go to the printer sometime this week, and you should expect to receive yours in the mail shortly there after. If this information is not already posted at your work site, please feel free post it on your KCDOA bulletin board.

Fire and Police Promotion at Knott's Theme Park (Nov 26 - Dec 20) [Posted October 31, 2009]

Knott's Theme Park salutes Fire & Police personnel with free park admission November 26 through December 20. The offer is good for fire and police personnel and their spouse, or one guest. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Fire and law enforcement ID required.