This is a simple story. Law enforcement is investigating council members and a political consultants firm for corruption. A previous city council gave a contract for “PR” work to a connected consultancy firm. Questions are now being asked about how the money was spent, any spent on political campaigns—directly or indirectly—and what did the city get for its $100,000 a month for YEARS? The city asked for the documents—and the consultants refused. Think they have something to hide? Think the people have a right to know?“The standoff comes after months of attempts by auditors to obtain records during a forensic audit into the park’s finances. The probe – commissioned by the Republican council majority – is trying to determine whether Forde &Mollrich severely overcharged for services related to its years-long $100,000 per-month public relations contract to promote the park.Park critics allege the company’s services were not worth anything close to $100,000 monthly, and that the no-bid contract meant overinflated profits for the politically connected firm.Since 2005, Forde &Mollrich has been paid more than $7.2 million.”Oh, they did send out press releases and created a brochure. Expensive!
Irvine is a microcosm of what is happening around the country
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Political Corruption in Irvine? Consultants REFUSE to Turn Over Documents to City Council
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