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Retired Waco police sergeant urges council to disclose city manager contract, alleges conflicts of interest
Summary
Patrick Swanton, a retired Waco police sergeant, asked the council to disclose the city manager contract and alleged the city manager had inserted a personal software business into city operations, calling the possibility a conflict of interest.
Patrick Swanton, who identified himself as a retired sergeant with the City of Waco Police Department, used a public-comment slot at the Nov. 4 council meeting to press the council for transparency about the city manager’s contract and to raise broad allegations of conflicts of interest.
"We are trying to meet with you and visit with you about our concerns," Swanton said, noting he spoke on behalf of "12,000 plus retirees" and…
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