Metropolitan Water leakers revealed

MWD's Assistant GM and Board Chair breached the agency's Admin Code and due process to handle harassment complaint against GM Adel Hagekhalil.

On October 28, I began exploring the due process—or lack thereof—concerning the investigation of Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, for alleged workplace harassment and discrimination.

I emphasized that safeguarding the confidentiality of all parties involved is essential for ensuring a fair and impartial investigation. This protection is not only a matter of due process but also mandated by state law and Metropolitan’s Administrative Code.

The accusations that led to the investigation were made in a dramatic 14-page complaint by Metropolitan’s Assistant General Manager and CFO, Katano Kasaine, dated May 27. Her complaint is against her boss, GM Hagekhalil.

Assistant GM/CFO Katano Kasaine. MWD photo.

In response to AGM Kasaine’s complaint, Metropo…