May 2018 - Interlocal between County and Primera is approved unanimously.
Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Pct. 4, states he doesn’t need to pull any items from consent agenda.
(May 2018 Video 1, 2) – Interlocal agreement included in consent items; some are taken out for discussion. Comm Pct 4 does not abstain.
August 13,2019 (Video 3, 4)Commissioner Ruiz, Pct 4 votes for the Interlocal
August 13, 2019 - County reimburses Primera for monies not spent on project after project is complete and closed out.That's Auditor Martha Galarza explaining the payment to the court. Comm. Ruiz, Pct 4 abstains from the reimbursement approval to Primera during claims. (Video 4)
So what had changed between the first vote and the second? Shouldn't have Ruiz abstained from the first vote as well? Or has he unilaterally decide whether there is any conflict of interest on his own?
So what had changed between the first vote and the second? Shouldn't have Ruiz abstained from the first vote as well? Or has he unilaterally decide whether there is any conflict of interest on his own?