of $17,988—which was $988 more than Cassidy was earning as a councilman. The appointment was castigated by Councilman Robert M. Wilkinson, Cassidy's successful opponent in the 1967 election, who had to drop the matter when it was determined that the council had no authority over the appointment. In February 1968, though, it was announced that Cassidy had scored ninth in the civil service examination for the position and would have to give it up because the rules required the post be given to one of the top three candidates. He was quickly offered a job as field deputy for 15th District Councilman John S. Gibson, Jr. In November 1968 Cassidy was subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury investigating a contract to design a $4 million golf complex in the San Fernando Valley, but he refused to testify on the grounds of possible self-incrimination. The hearing led to the indictment of City Councilman Thomas D. Shepard, who was convicted of receiving a bribe and served time in prison. Cassidy took a month's leave from his position as Gibson's deputy, saying he did not want to "embarrass you or your office." There is nothing in the public record about Cassidy subsequent to this. References Access to some Los Angeles Times'' links may require the use of a library card. Los Angeles City Council members 1903 births 1989 deaths