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Council reviews proxy authority for mutual water companies; public speaker urges caution and audit

City Council of Riverside · December 2, 2025
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Summary

City manager David García recommended the council confirm proxy authority and nominees for mutual water-company representation; public commenter Jason Hunter argued the delegation could be unlawful and urged a third-party audit. Council moved the recommendation and proceeded to vote.

City staff presented a proposal on Dec. 2 for the City Council to confirm proxy authority and nominations to represent Riverside in mutual water company matters, and a public commenter urged the council to proceed cautiously and to order an independent audit.

David García, introduced in the meeting as the city manager/general manager, explained the three-step process the city follows when appointing representatives to mutual water company boards: designation of proxy authority,…

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