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Union and residents press committee over alleged misconduct and culture in Watershed Management

3152570 · April 29, 2025
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Summary

Union and community leaders told the City Utilities Committee they are raising concerns about leadership conduct, employee retaliation and a workplace culture in Watershed Management. Leaders urged administrative action, staff surveys and stronger whistleblower protections.

Union leaders and community representatives used public comment time at the City Utilities Committee meeting on April 29 to raise allegations of misconduct, retaliation and morale problems in the Department of Watershed Management.

Gina Pagnotta, introduced in the meeting as a union president, told the committee that employees had presented complaints about a Watershed manager’s behavior. Pagnotta praised the administration for placing the named manager on administrative leave pending investigation but said broader problems remain. She urged the city to…

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