Residents urge board to secure litigation counsel as lawsuits loom

Several members of the public urged the board to ensure it has capable and adequately funded legal representation for pending and potential litigation. Roger Formanek, who said he has experience as a state attorney, warned the board: "It's gonna be very, very expensive... you may think you know the facts. But in the course of discovery... you may not." He recommended considering the state Attorney General’s public-entity defense if the district is eligible.

Other residents asked for transparency about legal spending. One caller requested a breakdown of litigation costs; staff replied such information can be provided by email and is included in the financial reports. Board members said they will follow up with staff to get a full accounting of legal expenditures and to confirm representation as litigation proceeds.