Guadalupe Public Safety Director Resigns Ahead of Performance Review
Guadalupe Public Safety Director Michael Cash resigned Tuesday evening ahead of a scheduled job performance review. Cash stated he resigned to secure severance pay outlined in his contract, citing discussions with the city's labor attorney as a factor leading him…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 11, 2026 — Guadalupe Public Safety Director Michael Cash submitted his resignation Tuesday evening. His departure comes just before a scheduled job performance review was set to take place.
In a statement, Cash indicated his decision to resign was motivated by contractual terms related to severance pay. He further cited conversations with the city’s labor attorney as a contributing factor, suggesting these discussions led him to anticipate a potential termination.
The allegations that were reportedly set to be examined during his performance review pertained to his handling of fiscal management and purchasing procedures. Specific details regarding the nature of these allegations were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The outcome of the scheduled job performance review is now moot due to the resignation. Information regarding any specific violations or fines was not provided in the summary.
Cash’s resignation averts the formal review process. The process by which his replacement will be selected has not been announced. The city has not released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding his departure or the specific concerns related to fiscal management and purchasing procedures. The financial implications of his resignation, beyond the severance pay, were not disclosed. The summary did not provide information on when Cash began his role as Public Safety Director, nor did it detail the timeline of the alleged issues.
Story summarized from the original created by Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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