FPPC Investigates Petaluma Council's 'Barnacle' During Launch of Rapid Climate Accelerator Group
Councilman Brian Barnacle failed to report financial interests for his consulting corporation, Outthink, LLC while leading the Bay Area RAPID Planning Team
Petaluma, California Councilman Brian Barnacle, Director, Program Strategy and Development, Building Decarbonization Coalition, is leading the RAPID planning team for the Bay Area’s RAPID Climate Accelerator.
Per the group’s website, they refer to themselves as: ‘community leaders and climate experts who are dedicated to implementing high-impact climate action now!’
Their mission is: driving emergency climate action at speed and scale.
Councilman Barnacle was an author of the RAPID Climate Action Playbook. The Playbook was developed by climate and business professionals who work daily with local governments and recognize the lack of action and frustration in trying to make a difference. The strategies are based on best practices, science, and countless studies that detail what needs to be done today. The first step is to declare a Climate Emergency, and once complete, the other 5 Core Strategies are the focus of regional action.
Although the RAPID Climate Accelerator website showcases photos and bios for their Board and Staff, I could not locate a corporate filing with the California Secretary of State. It is unclear whether this group is a corporation or nonprofit. The website footer indicates their mailing address is 2748 Adeline Street, Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94703, the same address as BluePoint Planning.
On November 14, 2024, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) issued me the following letter regarding the case opened on Councilman Barnacle. He obtained former FPPC Enforcement Chief Gary Winuk as his legal representative.
Councilman Barnacle failed to disclose his income and clients for his consulting corporation, Outthink, LLC over the past several years.
Blunderous Barnacle Failed to Report Income From Outthink Energy Consulting Firm to FPPC While Suspended With CA Secretary of State
Petaluma Councilman Brian Barnacle is seeking re-election but has not been transparent with his constituents. While serving on the Council, he has simultaneously been employed as the Director of Strategy & Development, Building Decarbonization Coalition
Additionally, Barnacle failed to disclose his income as Senior Manager of Energy Solutions.
Barnacle Failed to Publicly Disclose Income as Senior Manager, Energy Solutions While Claiming He is Fully Transparent
Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as the Form 700. The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability in two ways:
Why did Petaluma City Attorney Eric Danly publicly deny knowledge of the open FPPC investigations regarding Councilman Barnacle? Who are his clients and are any conflicts of interest present?
Petaluma City Attorney Lied to Constituents at October 7, 2024 Council Meeting Regarding Open FPPC Investigations
On October 21, 2024, City of Petaluma, California, City Attorney Eric Danly sent me the following email:
‘Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.’ -1 Timothy 6:9
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