Things have returned to some degree of normalcy for the Central Yavapai Fire District board now that a six-month internal conflict has come to a definitive close.
On March 14, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) Chief Scott Freitag lodged a written complaint against ViciLee Jacobs, a member of the CYFD board, claiming she had made “unsubstantiated accusations” against him and his command staff, some of which he warned were potentially defamatory.
According to his letter, these included:
Accusing Freitag of illegal activity “relating to property acquisitions;”
Accusing the CAFMA command staff of mismanaging funds:
Complaining in meetings and to the board’s attorney that “something inappropriate” is occurring with funds;
And making multiple accusations against Assistant Chief David Tharp in relation to several matters, including improper procedural and document filings.