My Response to Ethics Critique by John Schatz (a.k.a. Superman) of Santa Margarita Water District
Juggling the huge work load and ethical concerns of multiple water agencies simultaneously, Schatz is also concerned about journalism ethics....
Proposed MWDOC Transparency Reforms Meet Resistance
Director Brett Barbre wants the MWDOC board to certify that no conflict of interest exists for its directors and employees....
Water Board’s Penthouse-Party Crashed by Pent Up Ratepayers
Enjoyed with two large bowls of salad, two large dishes of lasagna, and plenty of chunky chocolate chip cookies, all nicely placed buffet style....
MWDOC Should be Transparent about Poseidon Desal Plant
You can get attorneys together and argue for minimal transparency and public participation and probably have a lot of legal battles over that. Or, you...
Closed Water Agency Meeting Violates the Brown Act
There has been an unsettling trend among water agencies to conduct more and more of the people’s business in closed session under the guise of...
MWDOC GM Nixes Secret Poseidon Desal Talks after Brown Act Complaints
“To meet in closed session under the ‘Real Property’ exemption to the Brown Act is patently illegal. Shame on Best, Best, and Krieger for their...
Public Officials are Obligated to be Transparent
Last week I sent a complaint to the California Fair Political Practices Commission asking it to investigate what I believe are serious violations of the...
FPPC Complaint Filed Over MET President’s Income Reports
A Huntington Beach activist has filed a complaint with the Fair Political Practices Commission against the chairman of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California...
MWDOC Director Proposes Self-Policing after MET Chairman’s Failure to Disclose Income
Barbre’s proposal would have the board certify that no conflicts of interest exist for its elected directors or for representatives...
MWD Chairman’s $15,000 Oversight
But, once again, Foley’s interpretation of the law is mistaken. All income must be reported for the previous year – there is no threshold. That...