Fire Board to Discuss Former Chief’s Claim of Racism at Monday Meeting

The Woodinville Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners is expected to review the in executive session at its meeting Monday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. at the district’s headquarters in downtown Woodinville.

In Daniels’ statement, filed with the EEOC on Sept. 9 and received by the fire district on Sept. 19, he states, “I am employed as fire chief. The last two chiefs were treated more favorable than I am being treated. The previous two chiefs were white. I am African American. I believe that the fire district is planning to end my contract, or to force me to quit, due to my race in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.” 

Here is the preliminary agenda:

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda in Content and Order

Public Comments (please limit comments to 3 minutes or less)

Board Business Items

Executive Session for 60 minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal

counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the

governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party.

1. 2012 Preliminary Budget Presentation Follow-up

2. Fire Chief’s Report

3. Consent Agenda

a. Approval of Minutes from September 19, 2011 meeting

b. Approval of Payroll Voucher #ACH 1131 and #30603 through #30610

c. Approval of Vouchers #30611 through #30646

4. Reports from the Commissioners/Good of the Order

5. Adjournment