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Water district trying to shut out public, board member: “I know it’s done purposely,” says Figueroa

Posted by: Maven on September 1, 2009 at 3:53 pm

From the Antelope Valley Press:

“Palmdale Water District board members’ 4-0 decision to shift their meeting time earlier will inconvenience members of the public as well as the board member who often doesn’t vote the others’ way. Board meetings will now start with a closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the public meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The earlier time will make it harder for Palmdale Water District customers who commute long distances to and from work to attend meetings.

In addition, director Raul Figueroa, an aerospace engineer who is frequently the lone dissenter on board votes, said the earlier time will make it hard for him to get to the start of the 5:30 p.m. closed session.

“I know it’s done purposely,” Figueroa said later. …”

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September 1, 2009 · Filed Under Southern California

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