The Town Council of Windsor has formally requested that the Sonoma County District Attorney authorize grand jury proceedings against At-large Mayor Dominic Foppoli due to his “willful or corrupt misconduct in office” related to sexual assault allegations made by several women. This action is provided for in California State law and is a method for removing local elected and appointed officials from office.
The allegations against At-large Mayor Foppoli relate to behavior both outside his official duties as Mayor and conduct alleged to have occurred while the Mayor was acting in his official capacity. Based on the information available to the Town, it is unclear whether the allegations against At-large Mayor Foppoli, if substantiated, would constitute “willful or corrupt misconduct in office.” That determination is to be made by a district attorney and the grand jury, according to California Government Code Section 3060.
The letter to the District Attorney, signed by Town Manager MacNab on behalf of the Council, was requested at its April 21, 2021 meeting. At-large Mayor Foppoli was not present for the Council’s discussion and vote. It is unclear if the DA would refer this matter to the State Attorney General.
