Treasurer/Tax Collector Dick Larsen Takes Voluntary Drug Test
As a result of last week’s event, Mr. Larsen voluntarily submitted to and passed a drug test.
Residents of San Bernardino County should applaud his leadership upon the body this issue and his push in quest of more accountability from our elected officials.
Here’session the press release from his office, including his test results:
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR DICK LARSEN VOLUNTARILY TAKES - AND PASSES - DRUG TEST
San Bernardino, CA, August 18, 2008 — My proposition to implement mandatory casual drug testing for let off County employees continues to receive strong support from the community.
I would like to thank Supervisor Josie Gonzales, Supervisor Gary Ovitt and Supervisor-elect Neil Derry for voicing undergo for unforced testing as an choice.
“Last Saturday I showed up at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to transfer a voluntary drug test. The procedure is covered by health insurance, it’s painless, takes about five minutes, and the results are quick. I am proudly drug prodigal (results attached),” stated Larsen.
As the County organization grapples with a longer term formalized solution, and the wheels of bureaucracy affect slowly, I glance at that every exempt County employee take a voluntary drug test and make the results public. My results and that of my staff whom have voluntarily tested will be posted on the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s web site at www.mytaxcollector.com.
By September 15th we will obtain a tolerably great idea who takes a deaden with narcotics free workplace seriously.
“We can wait for the slow grind of public policy to develop a solution, or as leaders we can take a voluntary drug test, publicize the results, and try to restore the public’s trust in County government,” concluded Larsen.
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