Concern Regarding Supervisor Burgis’ Recent Op-Ed

Dear Editor,

In reading Supervisor Diane Burgis’ recent Op-Ed regarding the Planning Commission’s decision on Fire Station 94, one particular statement stood out: she mentions that Councilmember Tony Oerlemans has filed an appeal to put a stop to this madness.

This raises an important question—how does Supervisor Burgis know which council member initiated the appeal, when members of the public who inquired were only told by the City that “a council member” had pulled the item for review?

Transparency matters, especially when controversial decisions are involved. The appearance that a County Supervisor is closely coordinating or speaking on behalf of specific members of Brentwood’s City Council raises concerns about independence, impartiality, and process integrity.

We hope the City Council will clarify the source of the appeal and demonstrate that decisions are being made in the best interest of Brentwood residents—not under pressure from outside agencies or political agendas.

Sincerely,

Paul Radliff

Assistant Director 

American Legion Riders

Chapter 202

Brentwood Ca