District’s deal for CEO after harassment finding draws fire – The Mercury News Today Us News



“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.


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