Allen McCloskey
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Allen McCloskey | |
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| Born | November 11, 1981 Eureka, California |
| Nationality | Yurok, American |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Years active | 2016-present |
Allen Don McCloskey (born 1981) is a former delegate to the California State Democratic Party, representing California's 2nd State Assembly district, and former candidate for the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in the 2019 election.
Saint Joseph Healthcare Unionization and Protests
McCloskey, as a lab assistant at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Eureka, California took part in the unionization of Saint Joseph Hospital and Redwood Memorial Hospital prior to the hospitals' acquisition via a merger by Providence Health & Services.[1] After the merger, the National Union of Healthcare Workers and the California Nurses Association declared a staffing emergency at both hospitals.[2][3][4] McCloskey was a critic of staffing issues at the hospital, and an advocate for patient rights and the preservation of outlying medical clinics.[5][6]
Political Career
McCloskey represented the California Democratic Party as a 2nd State Assembly district delegate. In 2016 he was a candidate for city council in Eureka, California.[7][8][9] In 2019, he ran for First District Supervisor in Humboldt County.[10][11] He withdrew from political campaigning due to allegations of fraud made against him.[12][13][14][15]
Legal Issues
In 2021, McCloskey was arrested at his home in Humboldt County after authorities discovered stolen property. He was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition as a prohibited person. In a separate case, McCloskey was convicted of grand theft in Shasta County in 2025.[16] McCloskey has also been accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Scott Valley Band of Pomo Indians during his tenure as an administrator for the tribe.[15]
References
- ↑ "Melinda Ciarabellini Bows Out of Reelection Bid With Classy, Heartfelt Letter to the People of Eureka". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ Estrada, Natalya. "St. Joseph Hospital Faces Criticism as Staffing Crisis Looms". KHSU. Humboldt State University. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ Reporters, Previous (2018-09-08). "St. Joseph Hospital faces scrutiny from the National Union of Healthcare Workers - KIEM-TV | Redwood News". KIEM-TV | Redwood News. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Gooch, Kelly. "Nurses claim staffing crisis at 2 California hospitals". www.beckershospitalreview.com. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "Humboldt County NUHW members discuss St. Joseph's low wages on KHSU's Thursday Night Talk". National Union of Healthcare Workers. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Harris, Alexis (3 October 2018). "Medical workers protest layoffs". The Lumberjack. p. 3. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ Reith, Sarah (2017-01-08). "Democrats vote for delegates, expressing alarm and frustration • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA". The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "Eureka selects Allison to lead Ward 4". Times-Standard. 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Better know a ward: Eureka's ward system up for a vote Nov. 8". Times-Standard. 2016-10-30. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Allen McCloskey, Activist and Democratic Party Delegate, Announces Campaign for Humboldt First District Supervisor". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Progressive Activist Allen McCloskey Launches Campaign for First District Supervisor in Ferndale". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Burns, Ryan. "McCloskey Drops Out of Eureka's Fourth Ward City Council Race Citing Health Issue". Lost Coast Outpost. Lost Coast Communications. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ "Allen McCloskey Announces He's 'Walking Away' From Campaign for County Supervisor". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "Allen McCloskey ends 1st District bid, addresses fraud allegations". Times-Standard. 2026-07-03.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Allen McCloskey, a Progressive Alternative to Rex Bohn, Has Trouble Explaining Away History of Fraud Allegations". Lost Coast Outpost. 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Former Supervisorial Candidate Allen McCloskey Arrested With Stolen Goods at Westhaven Home, Sheriff's Office Says". Lost Coast Outpost. 2026-07-03.
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