"The article about the conclusion of the investigation of Rick Callendar, CEO of Santa Clara Valley Water District, contains this quote from the investigating firm: Callendar engaged in severe or pervasive conduct that violated the District's prohibition on sexual harassment. In spite of that, the district's elected board voted 6-1 to keep Callandar on public payroll for another year as an adviser at a salary of $520,000."
"Tony Estremera, the board chairman, said the settlement agreement is designed to save the district and its ratepayers money over the long term, and he warns of future litigation. As a ratepayer, I am more concerned with the ethics of the agreement and the lack of concern regarding harassment of women in the workforce."
"From what is reported, it doesn't look like the harassment case against Callender is open and shut by any means. Continuing litigation could cost the district into the millions. Far better to spend the money on improving infrastructure and service."
The Santa Clara Valley Water District's board voted 6-1 to keep CEO Rick Callendar on payroll for one year as an adviser at $520,000 following an investigation that found he engaged in severe or pervasive sexual harassment conduct. The district also paid $577,926 in legal fees and $275,000 in crisis communication fees. Board chairman Tony Estremera justified the settlement as cost-saving and litigation-preventive. One ratepayer expressed concern about the ethics of the agreement and insufficient attention to workplace harassment of women. Another letter writer supported the board's decision, arguing continued litigation could cost millions and that settlement funds should support infrastructure improvements instead.
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