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Barich Accused By His Own Supporter of Illegal Campaign Contributions
Financial Campaign Improprieties from 2004-present under investigation by the Sonoma DA and the FPPC. Read moreAugust 26
Barich votes against saving Cotati $60,000 in legal obligations.
Fails to explain his reasoning in public at Council meeting where he could be refuted by verifiable records. Typical of Barich, he instead goes behind the backs of the public, the City Attorney and the rest of the Council to push his personal political agenda.August 12
Barich’s Combined Salary and Benefits Highest on Council
Despite sham claims that he refuses his paycheck, city records show that George Barich only defers his salary. He costs Cotati over $10,000 annually – more than any other Council member. See City proof And – he does so while attending less City related meetings. Read moreAugust 6
George Barich votes against accepting voluntary pay reduction offered by City Hall staff and police.
Read the articleAugust 6
Cotati police officer Chris Kaupe speaks out on Barich arrogance.
“I was very dismayed to learn that City Councilman George Barich, with his lone dissenting vote, destroyed the possibility of Cotati citizens determining on their own whether they want to keep their local services. It is amazing to me that Barich’s arrogance was such that he wouldn’t let citizens decide whether they want to keep the city viable.” Read Letter to Press DemocratJuly 31
Barich Recall Election A Go!
More than enough signatures were collected 2 weeks ahead of schedule by a broad coalition of Cotati citizens (including former Barich supporters) appalled by his 8 month record of hypocrisy, poor judgment, and improper acts. And not a single person was paid to obtain them. Read MoreJuly 23