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The San Diego Tribune writes, "Government ethics and transparency experts said the trustees’ texts and emails raise questions as to whether they are acting in the public’s best interest — and how much board business they are conducting behind closed doors."

“These kinds of actions erode trust in the school board,” said John Pelissero, director, government ethics. “That undermines their legitimacy in making policy for the school district.”

Pelissero said it seems inappropriate that Hobbs, as an unelected person, was allowed to give so much advice to trustees and be so involved in board decision-making.

John Pelissero, director, government ethics, quoted by The San Diego Union Tribune (paywall). The article also appeared on MSN.