A stunning exposé on Mayor Phil’s finagling

Published: August 15, 2007, 4:58 pm

The City of Phoenix's French Connection: Mon Dieu ! No-bid, high dollar contracts, with bonuses and cushy fees included, are granted to French conglomerate, Veolia. As it turns out, most of the municipal buses in Phoenix, as well as the shuttle service at Sky Harbor, are run by subsidiaries of the foreign company. The management fees alone have been increased by $7 million dollars on two contracts–without engaging in competitive bidding. The new contract generously decreases the company's accountability. Nine courtly executives of the firm showed their gratitude by giving maximum donations to hizzonor, Mayor Phil Gordon in his upcoming re-election bid. Sarah Fenske of the Phoenix New Times provides insights into the wheeling and dealing bus deals, guaranteed to give you more than motion sickness. Read this excellent article. It will have you Seeing Red AZ.

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