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The Denver Post, Jul 29, 2010
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The Coloradoan, Jul 29, 2010
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Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 27, 2010
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TheDenverChannel.com, Jul 27, 2010
"It makes one
wonder why a public official made certain decisions, especially ones that
benefited certain interests, when just days, months or years later they take a
lucrative job lobbying for the same interests."
LandCo chairman admits business relationship with mayor
By Daniel Chacón, Colorado Springs Gazette,
June 12, 2009
In a shocking revelation, an attorney for LandCo Equity Partners Chairman Ray Marshall today acknowledged that Mayor Lionel Rivera had a business relationship with Marshall, whose company beat out three other developers for a $53 million agreement with the city to build a downtown headquarters and other facilities for the U.S. Olympic Committee.
The financial connection between the mayor and Marshall, which has long been the subject of rumor, was disclosed this morning during a meeting of the city's Independent Ethics Commission, which is investigating a conflict-of-interest complaint against the mayor.
For the full story, please visit http://www.gazette.com/articles/business-56386-mayor-three.html
