Lakeport – Jonathan Portney

Disaster After the Fire: Contaminants and the Promise of Mapping Technology

by Jonathan PortneyLos Angeles & Southern California, Public Health March 25, 2025March 25, 2025Comments are Disabled

Posted by Jonathan Portney on March 25, 2025 The Los Angeles wildfires have faded from the headlines, but their aftermath lingers—literally and figuratively—in the ash and soot now scattered across beaches and neighborhoods. As I dug into recent reports, two threads stood out: the hidden risks of post-fire contaminants and the growing role of global …

Advocating for Workplace Equity: My Legal Filing Against County of Lake

by Jonathan PortneyPersonal Updates November 27, 2024Comments are Disabled

As the former Health Services Director, I was committed to fostering a fair and equitable work environment while upholding the highest standards of public health governance. However, my efforts were met with persistent harassment, a hostile work environment, and ultimately, retaliatory termination. This case is about more than my experience—it’s about exposing systemic issues that …