On December 27, 2017, a special meeting was held with a majority of members of Statewide Inmate Family Council and a unanimous vote was made to remove Dale Richter for cause, as Chair and member, from the SIFC. At the same time, it was voted that terming out members would be extended 120 days, and an interim chair was voted in.
Some of the reasons for his removal were continual lack of transparency, lack of communication, failure to be inclusive, and failure to bring forth applications for new membership. As well, Dale has continuously made unilateral decisions for the SIFC without input or vote from members of the council and uses his position as Chair for personal gain. (See http://www.fclca.org/about-us/board-a-staff.html)
Although a majority was present for the vote and the vote passed unanimously, the CDCR has made their own interpretations of the SIFC by-laws and refused to recognize the action taken by the majority of the SIFC. Further, as a result of voting for Dale’s removal, all members who participated in the vote were subsequently removed from the SIFC without notice or cause. Unfortunately, this is not the first-time Dale has removed SIFC members without notice when their views conflict with his agenda.
We, the undersigned, ask that Scott Kernan and the CDCR take the following actions:
1. Recognize the actions taken by a majority vote of the SIFC members and the removal of Dale Richter Chair of the SIFC;
2. Agree to not interfere with the internal matters of the SIFC, such as by-law interpretation or motions up for a vote before the SIFC council members;
3. Agree that all seven (7) SIFC members removed by Dale Richter, as a result of the vote, will be reinstated as active members of the SIFC; and
3. Any and all other action that Scott Kernan and CDCR deem just and proper under the circumstances.
Updates
March 6, 2018
The administration continues to ignore our clear vote and the voices of families who deserve real leadership. I have spent these past few days documenting the pattern of retaliation against those who spoke up for transparency. We are not backing down because the credibility of this council belongs to the members and not to one person acting for personal benefit.
March 6, 2018
Seeing the outpouring of support for this cause reminds me that we are not alone in fighting for the integrity of the council. Thousands of families are watching how the CDCR handles this breach of trust and your engagement proves that silence is no longer an option.
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2018
38 Comments
I demand for Respect of the bylaws! Disconnect historically with local IFC is not in the best interest of families and loved ones inside. It’s long overdue for new representation new blood new ideas! CDCR needs to support the bylaws and process in place.
I served on the IFC at SQ for 8 years, and I totally support the actions of the hard working SIFC members. Dale Richter has stood in the way of the majority of members and visitors, who reap the end result of this nefarious act. Dale has been removed by a vote by the members. End of story.
As one of the original founding members of Statewide Family Council and current Chair at CSPSolano, I know the history all too well of SIFC and attest to the statement along with this petition.
The vote to remove Dale Richter as Chair of the Statewide IFC should be honored as it followed the By-Laws. There also needs to be a limit to the number of years that anyone can hold an office with the SIFC - possibly 5 years.
A unanimous vote was held by active members to remove Dale as Chair of the SIFC. CDCR refuses to recognize this vote and Dale has ignored it, continuing to reign against the will of others. People honor the vote and take action as requested.
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On December 27, 2017, a special meeting was held with a majority of members of Statewide Inmate Family Council and a unanimous vote was made to remove Dale Richter for cause, as Chair and member, from the SIFC. At the same time, it was voted that terming out members would be extended 120 days, and an interim chair was voted in.
Some of the reasons for his removal were continual lack of transparency, lack of communication, failure to be inclusive, and failure to bring forth applications for new membership. As well, Dale has continuously made unilateral decisions for the SIFC without input or vote from members of the council and uses his position as Chair for personal gain. (See http://www.fclca.org/about-us/board-a-staff.html)
Although a majority was present for the vote and the vote passed unanimously, the CDCR has made their own interpretations of the SIFC by-laws and refused to recognize the action taken by the majority of the SIFC. Further, as a result of voting for Dale’s removal, all members who participated in the vote were subsequently removed from the SIFC without notice or cause. Unfortunately, this is not the first-time Dale has removed SIFC members without notice when their views conflict with his agenda.
We, the undersigned, ask that Scott Kernan and the CDCR take the following actions:
1. Recognize the actions taken by a majority vote of the SIFC members and the removal of Dale Richter Chair of the SIFC;
2. Agree to not interfere with the internal matters of the SIFC, such as by-law interpretation or motions up for a vote before the SIFC council members;
3. Agree that all seven (7) SIFC members removed by Dale Richter, as a result of the vote, will be reinstated as active members of the SIFC; and
3. Any and all other action that Scott Kernan and CDCR deem just and proper under the circumstances.
Updates
March 6, 2018
The administration continues to ignore our clear vote and the voices of families who deserve real leadership. I have spent these past few days documenting the pattern of retaliation against those who spoke up for transparency. We are not backing down because the credibility of this council belongs to the members and not to one person acting for personal benefit.
March 6, 2018
Seeing the outpouring of support for this cause reminds me that we are not alone in fighting for the integrity of the council. Thousands of families are watching how the CDCR handles this breach of trust and your engagement proves that silence is no longer an option.
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2018
38 Comments
Dale deceived us and removed active members to keep his "Chair". It's long past time for new and IFC concerned blood.
I demand for Respect of the bylaws! Disconnect historically with local IFC is not in the best interest of families and loved ones inside. It’s long overdue for new representation new blood new ideas! CDCR needs to support the bylaws and process in place.
I served on the IFC at SQ for 8 years, and I totally support the actions of the hard working SIFC members. Dale Richter has stood in the way of the majority of members and visitors, who reap the end result of this nefarious act. Dale has been removed by a vote by the members. End of story.
As one of the original founding members of Statewide Family Council and current Chair at CSPSolano, I know the history all too well of SIFC and attest to the statement along with this petition.
The vote to remove Dale Richter as Chair of the Statewide IFC should be honored as it followed the By-Laws. There also needs to be a limit to the number of years that anyone can hold an office with the SIFC - possibly 5 years.
A unanimous vote was held by active members to remove Dale as Chair of the SIFC. CDCR refuses to recognize this vote and Dale has ignored it, continuing to reign against the will of others. People honor the vote and take action as requested.
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Dale deceived us and removed active members to keep his "Chair". It's long past time for new and IFC concerned blood.