"Does this not signal that Valley Water tolerates harassment at all levels given its willingness to use tax dollars to pay an abuser of power? Criticism from an unnamed Santa Clara Valley Water District staffer of its separation agreement with CEO Rick Callender following sexual harassment findings, read to board members at a recent meeting."
"The district board voted to pay Callender $520,000 to resign while he continues working off-site as a special advisor for another year."
Santa Clara Valley Water District's board approved a separation agreement with CEO Rick Callender worth $520,000 following sexual harassment findings. Under the agreement, Callender resigned but continues working off-site as a special advisor for an additional year. A district staffer publicly criticized the decision at a board meeting, questioning whether the use of tax dollars to compensate an executive found to have engaged in harassment demonstrates organizational tolerance for misconduct at all levels. The arrangement has sparked concerns about accountability and appropriate consequences for power abuse within the agency.
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