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The Colorado Statesman, Sep 3, 2010
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“The fact that they only gave money when he was doing these final rules,
that more than ever really raises flags. There’s something fishy going
on.”
Ethics probe into Colorado Springs to be secret
Mayor Lionel Rivera alleged to have conflict of interest in negotiating deal
Mayor Lionel Rivera alleged to have conflict of interest in negotiating deal
By Leslie Jorgensen, The Colorado Statesman,
June 19, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS — The city’s two-member Independent Ethics Commission plans to interview Mayor Lionel Rivera about allegations that he had a conflict of interest in negotiating a $53 million deal to prevent the U.S. Olympic Committee headquarters and training site from moving out of town.
Interviews with Rivera and other witnesses, as well as the results of the investigation and recommendations for action, if any, will be kept confidential, said panel member Malham Wakin. It appears that Commission member Steven Hook concurs with that position.
For the full story, please visit http://coloradostatesman.com/content/991103-ethics-probe-colorado-springs-b...
