Valley Water chief is suspended but still taking tax-funded trips
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Valley Water CEO Rick Callender booked several flights for himself and Chief of External Affairs Rachael Gibson using agency funds, amounting to over $1,000 for trips to Dallas, New York City, and Phoenix. Upcoming trips are planned for Charlotte and Washington, D.C., with ties to NAACP events, which Callender is associated with. The agency placed Callender on paid administrative leave following allegations of sexual harassment. Valley Water has opted not to disclose further details, emphasizing confidentiality around HR matters regarding Callender.
Valley Water's CEO Rick Callender booked multiple flights on public funds for travel related to the NAACP, raising concerns amid his contentious leave due to serious allegations.
The agency described Calender's leave as 'medical' and later 'voluntary', but board members have confirmed allegations of misconduct that Callender denies.
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