Andrew Silva Staff Writer Supporters of beleaguered San Bernardino County Supervisor Jerry Eaves said Wednesday he has already paid for the misdeeds and mistakes at the heart of an indictment filed against him. While county leaders said the matter was now in the hands of the courts, some observers characterized the 19-count indictment as a politically motivated rehash of allegations Eaves has already addressed.
Nobody likes anybody who does a good job because they want to take the credit.
He's done more good for this county during my political career. Eaves pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning to two felony charges of lying to a special grand jury and 17 misdemeanor charges related to allegedly accepting improper gifts and trips from firms that later won lucrative contracts from the county. The county grand jury, in a separate action, filed a 38-count accusation of willful misconduct which could lead to Eaves' removal from public office. Should Eaves resign or be removed, the board will have 30 days to appoint a replacement. If the board does not make an appointment in 30 days, the governor can make an appointment.