The county will now create a public dashboard of settlements with its executives in response to LAist reporting.
a public dashboard of settlements between the county and its executives, including their names, settlement amounts, approval dates and links to the agreements. The unanimous action also directed that going forward, the county will make sure all such settlements are reported to the public on meeting agendas after they’re finalized.
“Los Angeles County residents deserve full transparency into how their taxpayer dollars are spent — including on legal settlements,” Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who proposed the changes, said in a statement. “I will continue leading common-sense reforms that strengthen accountability and build trust with our communities.”that two months earlier, current county CEO Fesia Davenport had quietly gotten a $2 million settlement payment. Davenport’s settlement deal was labeled “confidential” and kept secret even though it’s required to be disclosed to the public upon request under state law.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.Davenport was one of several county executives to receive sizable settlement payouts over the past few years. Four additional county executives received payouts — including a $1.5 million payout to her predecessor — according to Davenport’s claims that led to her settlement.. A lawyer for the county has called the suit “baseless,” saying the settlement served a “legitimate public purpose" by avoiding potential litigation. You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.Climate & Environment
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