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Board appoints outside counsel and establishes separate construction‑deposit account; GSA accepts DWR recommendations for future GSP updates
Summary
Directors approved separate checking for construction deposits and appointed Dina Joy Freenezza as general counsel with Steven/Steve Lee as alternate for both the Groundwater Sustainability Agency and the District; staff summarized Department of Water Resources recommendations on the GSP and next steps for data gaps and updates.
At the joint meeting, the board handled several administrative items and recorded votes.
Appointment of general counsel (GSA and District): The board discussed replacing prior general counsel Carrie Anne Potts — who took extended leave and did not return — and considered appointing Dina Joy Freenezza of Myers, Withers, Gibson, Jones & Feingold LLP as general counsel with Steven/Steve Lee as alternate. Freenezza said she is a junior associate who would attend regular meetings while partner Steven/Steve Lee would provide oversight. Directors asked about term length and experience; staff recommended a one‑year contract…
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