Be Like Oakland – and – Boot City Manager Out

In my opinion, Roseanna Moore and the people surrounding her have seriously damaged the integrity, progress, and reputation of the City of Piedmont. It is deeply concerning to watch what once felt like a city moving in a positive direction begin to lose the very standards and values that made it a desirable place to live and work.

The leadership of former Police Chief Jeremy Bowers also deserves serious scrutiny. I have concerns about the department’s management, leadership decisions, hiring practices, and the overall direction in which the department was taken. Piedmont deserves experienced, qualified leadership, transparent decision-making, and a police department that operates with professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

I am equally concerned about the current city administration’s approach to hiring and compensation. Why does it appear so difficult to recruit, retain, and fairly compensate qualified city employees? What is the long-term plan? Residents deserve transparency about these decisions and an explanation of how they serve the best interests of the community.

If these issues continue without meaningful oversight, what will happen to the city’s public services, employee morale, and the future of our Police Department? We should not wait until the damage becomes irreversible before demanding answers.

Piedmont is a community worth protecting. We need leaders who prioritize the residents, support qualified public servants, maintain professional standards, and act in the public interest—not an administration that leaves people questioning its decisions and motives.

I believe it is time for an independent review of leadership decisions, hiring practices, employee compensation, and the management of our Police Department. Residents should also consider organizing a petition calling for greater accountability and a serious evaluation of the city’s current leadership.

Our city belongs to its residents. We have every right to ask questions, demand transparency, and insist on better governance.

How many other residents share these concerns? At what point do we come together and demand meaningful change?