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Board approves Westbound Communications addendum amid public criticism over messaging and litigation costs
Summary
The Groundwater Authority approved Addendum B to Westbound Communications’ contract to expand outreach within the existing budget. Directors and members of the public debated earlier messaging and requested more transparency on technical data and litigation costs; staff said Westbound drafts are reviewed by staff and legal counsel.
The Groundwater Authority voted to approve an addendum expanding public outreach work by Westbound Communications, with staff and legal counsel saying the change will be executed within the existing contract budget.
General manager Carol told the board that Westbound produces draft materials that “are reviewed and approved by a number of staff, including legal counsel,” and that staff stands behind the materials produced. Director (speaker 3) and several public commenters, including Ridgecrest resident Renee Westelusk and caller Mike Senat, challenged prior press releases and…
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