Fitzpatrick’s dual roles could pose conflict

Costa Mesa Sanitary District politics are getting messy.

On Thursday, the Sanitary District’s board is expected to hear an outside attorney’s opinion that Jim Fitzpatrick’s dual roles as a board member and a Costa Mesa planning commissioner pose a potential conflict of interest.

This could lead to Fitzpatrick’s ouster from the Sanitary District board, though it’s not expected to affect his standing on the Planning Commission.

In November, Sanitary District Director Art Perry pushed for the agency to examine the legality of Fitzpatrick’s seat on the board — the second time the issue has come up, but the first time publicly.

– Joseph Serna, @JosephSerna, Daily Pilot

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