TKC Told You So: Council Dude Consultant Connection Fouls New KCI

And so . . .

TWO WEEKS AGO OUR KICK-ASS TKC BLOG COMMUNITY CALLED OUT SKETCHY CONSULTANT & COUNCIL CONNECTIONS.

Remember that we warned . . . 

"Behind the scenes a high profile local consultant is already doing a LOT of damage control given his many connections to council AND his lobbying deal with a concession company."

Today the newspaper follows our lead. 

Here's part of the story that they're sharing with the plebs today . . .

Details emerged of Councilman Dan Fowler’s role in the committee that selected Vantage Airport Group for the concessions contract at Kansas City International Airport.

As we reported, one of Fowler’s key political advisors — Jason Parson, of Parson + Associates — is a major partner in the Vantage bid. In fact, Parson owns a part of the airport deal.

Fowler, a member of the selection committee, voted for the Vantage proposal. He and Parson insist there was no conflict of interest in the vote.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . . That still might not be worth jumping the paywall . . .

Kansas City councilman's relationship with KCI contract winner raises ethics concerns

The Kansas City Council needs to take a fresh look at its code of ethics. That became clear last week as details emerged of Councilman Dan Fowler's role in the committee that selected Vantage Airport Group for the concessions contract at Kansas City International Airport.

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