Five takeaways from Gallaher whistleblower’s claims
What you need to know about the whistleblower’s claims|
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Developer William Gallaher received $35 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of Vineyard Creek apartments near the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport. In return, he agreed to devote 47 units to low-income housing.
Whistleblower Mariah Clark, a former Vineyard Creek employee, claims that rent-restricted apartments were leased to family and friends of Gallaher’s even though they made too much money to qualify.
She also alleged the companies overcharged low-income residents for rent while at the same time gouging government agencies over rental subsidies.
Clark claims she was subjected to verbal abuse and retaliation and eventually fired after raising questions.
Gallaher’s companies have agreed to pay Clark $500,000 to settle her employment-related claims, which were kept under seal for more than a year.
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