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City attorney: no present conflict found for Council member Elise Chacon; residents press harbor concerns
Summary
Aransas Pass city attorney told council there is no current conflict of interest under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code for Council member Elise Chacon based on materials reviewed, while residents pressed for further scrutiny and town-hall outreach on harbor development and desalination impacts.
City Attorney Esauce addressed public allegations that Council member Elise Chacon had a conflict of interest with a harbor developer and told the council on March 16 that, based on the documents he reviewed under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code, he found no present conflict.
"From the information that I have, the investor is not a party to this lease and the council member receives no direct payment," Esauce said, explaining that existing leases…
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