Silicon Valley water director hires attorney amid investigation
Months after workplace complaints surfaced against Valley Water board member Rebecca Eisenberg, an investigation into her behavior is ongoing with no clear end in sight. Eisenberg, who hired her own attorney last month, said the investigation is retaliation after she raised concerns of sexism at the water district and that it’s only meant to derail her. Documents previously obtained by San José Spotlight accuse Eisenberg of gender discrimination and making inappropriate comments to workers. Eisenberg is being accused of discriminating against men and belittling Valley Water officials, according to a Jan. 23 letter from Valley Water CEO Rick Callender to board chair John Varela and Carlos Orellana, the district counsel.