Stowe v. City of Escondido
Kevin Stowe, a former police officer for the City of Escondido (City), appealed the recommendation that his employment be terminated to the Escondido Personnel Board of Review (Board). After conducting over six days of hearings, the Board issued a 30-page decision in which it sustained nine out of the 13 violations found by the police department against Stowe. However, the Board disagreed with the recommended level of discipline, and thus, suggested that Stowe be suspended for 10 days without pay.
The chief of police appealed the Board's decision to the Escondido City Council (Council). The Council ultimately concluded that termination of Stowe's employment was the appropriate discipline.
Stowe filed a petition for writ of mandate seeking to overturn the Council's termination decision. The superior court ruled in favor of Stowe, finding that the City's mayor made certain comments that showed actual bias. As such, the superior court granted
Comments on Stowe v. City of Escondido