Private Profit, Public Debt
California taxpayers will pay $350,000 to a small Indian tribal faction in return for its support of a new toll road. The Los Angeles Times reported that in return for the money, faction leader David (THE CARPET BAGGER) Belardes agreed to drop his opposition to a proposed extension of the 241 toll road that would open up the last open space in Orange County to development of 45,000 homes and the traffic that goes with that many houses.
This is about BIG DEVELOPMENT NOT TRAFFIC RELIEF!
IF this WAS about TRAFFIC RELIEF We would be having a discussion about building Disney Style Monorail.
Ten years ago, that carpet bagger Belardes lost a an election to head the Juaneno tribe, which has since splintered into four factions, each seeking federal recognition. The winner would receive not only a windfall in federal subsidies, but also the right to build a lucrative casino in Southern California.
Beyond taking the glass beads to back the state toll road plan, Belardes has done everything possible to increase his odds at winning the federal prize. The faction chief hired the powerful Barbour, Griffith and Rogers lobbying firm to represent his interests. Rival chief Anthony Rivera likewise retained the lobbying services of Drinker, Biddle and Reath which has strong ties to the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs...
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posted by NeoN @ 6/16/2008 07:11:00 AM
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