Deputies’ union torn apart
Armando Macias was ousted but he is still showing up at the office, shouting down his opposition and sitting at the head of the conference table.
We learn from the LA Times that a high-stakes power struggle at the union representing Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies has left members with two presidents, two boards of directors, two “official” websites and, for many, too much drama. Trouble at the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs came to light last month when the board ousted Armando Macias, its newly elected president, citing his poor attendance. The board installed a new president, but Macias is refusing to recognize the ouster.
Now the two sides are accusing each other of illegitimate power grabs and misusing union funds. Macias was recently sued by his rivals, who accused him of improperly tapping into the union’s political funds to pay for attorneys in his attempt to reclaim his leadership post. For its part, Macias’ camp recently unveiled its own website, declaring it “the official website” of the union. At least two union officials have sided with Macias, who counters that he’s being targeted by the union’s “old guard” for demanding transparency in how union dues are spent.
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