Money & Power
Local officials confirmed this week that a prominent political donor has “no input whatsoever” in municipal decision-making, despite appearing in nearly every meeting where those decisions are discussed. The donor, a regional business executive who has contributed consistently to multiple campaigns over the past decade,…
A significant municipal outcome emerged this week following a quiet meeting attended by a small group of officials and advisors, none of whom have publicly claimed responsibility for the decision. The meeting, which was not listed on the public calendar and produced no formal minutes,…
Local officials insisted this week that a recently approved decision was made independently and without outside influence, despite the fact that the outcome appears to benefit the same small group of individuals and organizations that have historically benefited from similar decisions. The assurances came during…
A newly released campaign finance report has revealed no clear or actionable pattern in local political contributions, according to officials and analysts who reviewed the filings, while simultaneously raising a number of additional questions about donor behavior, access, and influence. The report, which compiles contributions…
Several financial interests declined to comment this week following a municipal decision that aligns closely with their long-standing priorities, offering no public reaction while appearing privately unconcerned by the outcome. The decision, approved unanimously by local officials, affects regulatory conditions and financial incentives tied to…
Officials sought to downplay concerns this week following a series of behind-the-scenes discussions that resulted in a significant municipal decision, with multiple sources familiar with the matter insisting that “nothing unusual happened.” The phrase was repeated several times by individuals briefed on the discussions, each…
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