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The Board members were not reimbursed for the drinks, they had "meetings" at expensive restaurants, and charged the meals and drinks to the Water District. Some spouses of Board members also came to the dinners and had their meals and drinks paid for by the District's customers.
It is not only the alcohol that is an issue, but the judgement used in ordering filet mignon, swordfish, prime rib, and expensive brand name alcohol knowing it was going to be charged to Water District customers; as well as bringing spouses along to eat at public expense.
When I put in the public records request for dinner expenses charged or reimbursed, I expected to see maybe pizza and tacos, not high priced meals and imbibing.
Why was it necessary to have "meetings" at local restaurants like El Cholo and Lascaris, again charging food and drink to the Water District customers?
Couldn't the meetings have been held up the street at the Water District Office like a regular meeting?
It appears a couple of these dinners may have been associated with conferences, but again raises the question of appropriateness of the level of spending and menu choices at public expense.
Also of concern, these "meetings" were not noticed as required by the Brown Act, which prohibits gatherings of a majority of members without public notice, and an opportunity for the public to comment and observe.
Members of the public may have learned something had they stood in the corner, unable to participate in the feasting underway at public expense.
A question not yet answered; Did board members receive their $100 stipend for any of these "meetings"?
Dinner and drink receipts, and other reimbursements can be seen at :
www.LaHabraHeights.net
Decide for yourself if this is how you want elected officials to spend your dollars.
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