LA Observed: Deputy mayor testifies

Deputy mayor testifies

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Deputy Mayor Troy Edwards testified before the corruption grand jury yesterday, the Daily News reports. Says the paper's Beth Barrett:

Edwards was a key fund-raiser in Hahn's 2001 mayoral campaign, and -- despite little experience in city government -- was appointed as the mayor's liaison to three of the most influential city departments: Airports, Harbor and Water and Power.
Edwards said Tuesday that he no longer has that responsibility for the Department of Water and Power.

According to sources, District Attorney Steve Cooley's investigation has broadened in recent weeks to include possible links between political fund raising by commissioners, including Airport Commission President Ted Stein, and the awarding of millions of dollars in contracts for work or the promise of contracts on Hahn's proposed $9.1 billion Los Angeles International Airport expansion.

Barrett had a piece yesterday on the grand jury as well.

1:35 AM Wednesday, January 28 2004 • Link
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Beth Barrett is one of those solid performers, like Rick Orlov, who has been through thick and thin at the Daily News.

Has to make you wonder why the Times hasn't picked them up by now...

Regards

Posted by: Brad Smith at January 28, 2004 05:36 PM

I agree with Brad. The Times got burned on this one big time. Kudos to Beth.

Posted by: Dave Burhenn at January 29, 2004 10:00 AM

The LAT chased it today; be interesting to see where it goes, and if the mayor gets wounded in the end.

A friend of mine once said that if Antonio Villaraigosa had run as Anthony "Tony" Villa, he'd be mayor and we'd all be saying "Jim who?"...

I don't know if I'd agree 100 percent, but it will make for an interesting re-match next election.

Posted by: Brad Smith at January 29, 2004 12:47 PM

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