Conn. City Weighs Ethics of Gift for Mayoral Staff Hire – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Conn. City Weighs Ethics of Gift for Mayoral Staff Hire – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Conn. City Weighs Ethics of Gift for Mayoral Staff Hire
Stamford, Conn., officials are debating whether it is appropriate for the town to accept a $25,000 donation from a local businessman and philanthropist to fund a City Hall staff position, the Stamford Advocate reports. The town’s Board of Representatives voted Monday to return the proposal to a committee, with some members saying the offer by property developer Richard Freedman could create the appearance of impropriety because he has regular legal dealings with local government."



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