Tuesday, May 19, 2009

County Treasurer threatens to sue Board of Supervisors over pricey court tower

The investigation shows how the county is digging into your tax dollars to build a new state of the art courthouse with a hefty price tag.

County records reveal the $347 million courthouse will be lined with marble, travertine, decorative porcelain tile, and wood floors.

"That report raised additional concerns about improper conduct by the Board of Supervisors, not the least of which is the refusal of the Board to provide public records to a major television network, effectively denying the public of the right to know how their tax dollars are spent," the news release continued.

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