PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Don Semon stepped down as El Dorado County’s Health and Human Services Agency director April 19 and received nine months severance pay — about $165,000 — on the way out. […]
“Mr. Semon has submitted his voluntary resignation and will explore other opportunities outside the county.” According to the statement, the county agreed to pay out Semon the nine months severance pay, plus any other payouts to which he is entitled, while Semon agreed to waive any claims against the county. […]
“The board’s action was a mistake. This huge payout will be very bad for morale and is unfair to the taxpayers,” Harn said. “The county has a number of very hard-working employees and they won’t understand this board action.” […]