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Column: Continuing DWP Scandal A Black Mark On L.A. Leaders, An Insult To Ratepayers
By Steve Lopez, LOS ANGELES TIMES
December 1, 2021
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-01/lopez-column-continuing-dwp-scandal-a-black-mark-on-l-a-leaders-an-insult-to-ratepayers
In the carnival of avarice and corruption that is Los Angeles, we are not resting on our laurels.
Second stringers settle for bronze...
Panel Recommends Another Term For DWP Watchdog
Panel Recommends Another Term For DWP Watchdog
By Emily Alpert Reyes, LOS ANGELES TIMES
October 25, 2018
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ratepayer-advocate-20181025-story.html
A committee tapped to choose a watchdog to scrutinize the Los Angeles Department of Water...
Consumer Advocates Suggest Hunt To Replace DWP Watchdog Is A ‘Sham Process’
Consumer Advocates Suggest Hunt To Replace DWP Watchdog Is A 'Sham Process'
By Emily Alpert Reyes, LOS ANGELES TIMES
October 10, 2018
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ratepayer-advocate-20181010-story.html
When Los Angeles started hunting for a “ratepayer advocate” to...
Opinion: Another Day, Another Tax Or Fee Hike In California
Opinion: Another Day, Another Tax Or Fee Hike In California
Opinion column by Susan Shelley, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
July 28, 2018
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/07/28/another-day-another-tax-or-fee-hike-in-california/
If it feels like every day brings another tax increase, rate...
The Los Angeles Daily News – Critics Slam LADWP In Lawsuit Over ‘Illegal Tax’ Money Transferred To LA’s Budget
Critics Slam LADWP In Lawsuit Over ‘Illegal Tax’ Money Transferred To LA’s Budget
By City News Service, THE LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS
July 26, 2018
https://www.dailynews.com/2018/07/26/critics-slam-ladwp-in-lawsuit-over-illegal-tax-money-transferred-to-las-budget/
LOS ANGELES — Consumer Watchdog announced Thursday...
Taxpayer Sues DWP and City for Illegal Transfer of Nearly $242 Million After L.A. Experienced Blackouts During Heatwave
UPDATE: If you are a victim of a recent LA DWP blackout we want to hear your story. Please email us at: [email protected]
Los Angeles, CA -- A Los Angeles...
City Of L.A. Faces New Lawsuit Over Department Of Water And Power Transfer Of Funds
City Of L.A. Faces New Lawsuit Over Department Of Water And Power Transfer Of Funds
By Dakota Smith, LOS ANGELES TIMES
July 25, 2018
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lawsuit-dwp-transfer-20180725-story.html#
A longtime critic of the Los Angeles Department...
Who Has An Eye On DWP?
Who Has An Eye On DWP?
Nonprofits urge L.A. to replace watchdog monitoring the utility, saying he hasn't stood up for ratepayers.
By Emily Alpert Reyes, LOS ANGELES TIMES
March 15, 2018
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ratepayer-advocate-20180313-story.html
Environmental...
LADWP Approves $241M Transfer As Critics Cry Theft
LADWP Approves $241M Transfer As Critics Cry Theft
By Darsha Philips, KABC TV-7 Los Angeles, CA
November 28, 2017
http://abc7.com/business/ladwp-approves-$241m-transfer-as-critics-cry-theft/2709010/
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A controversial annual money transfer of $241.8 million from...
DWP Rubberstamps $242 Million Tuesday Takeaway from Ratepayers In Violation Of Their Rights
Santa Monica, CA -- Today’s vote by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners for LADWP to transfer $242 million in ratepayer money to the City’s coffers is an...
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