Discussion and possible action regarding payment of legal fees regarding Stratta and/or Fazzino

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action regarding payment of legal fees regarding Stratta and/or Fazzino litigation against the District. A motion was made by Bill Harris, second by Jayson Barfknecht to approve payment of legal fees associated with the Stratta and/or Fazzino litigation against the District stating that the payment of legal fees in this matter serves a public interest in defending the districts legally authorized actions to adopt rules and process permit applications, as well as official immunity and the need to protect officials who are required to exercise discretion and the related public interest in encouraging the vigorous exercise of official authority and the alleged actions of the matter were committed while the directors performing discretionary acts in good faith and within the scope of their official authority. The motion passed with a 6-2 vote. Brien and Stratta voting against.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.