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The City Is Betting on This Law to Get it Out of 101 Ash, Civic Center Deals


The City Is Betting on This Law to Get it Out of 101 Ash, Civic Center Deals
Several attorneys told Voice of San Diego the city has a viable case against real estate adviser Jason Hughes. But there are issues that could trip up the city’s quest to kill the two controversial building deals.
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San Diego is betting a state anti-corruption law can be an escape hatch from two city leases that a real estate guru it had considered a volunteer received more than $9 million to help execute.
City Attorney Mara Elliott and a team of lawyers allege former adviser Jason Hughes violated Government Code Section 1090, which bars government officials from having financial interests in contracts they broker in their official capacities. In past cases, the law has also applied to contractors and consultants like Hughes, particularly when they provide advice to government officials. ....

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