Council Backs Effort to Recall County D.A.
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Fortuna City Council voted unanimously to back an effort to recall Humboldt County Dist. Atty. Paul Gallegos.
The resolution, approved Monday, takes Gallegos to task for his stance on crime.
Councilwoman Debi August said Gallegos is heading in a dangerous direction, alienating law enforcement and taking steps that will increase drug use and the crime rate.
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