The City Donation Scandal: Who Knew What and When?
Having read the background piece from CBC Montreal on the twists and turns in the life of Katasa Group chief Samir Chowieri, it’s hard to imagine how Capital Councillor Shawn Menard can continue...
Having read the background piece from CBC Montreal on the twists and turns in the life of Katasa Group chief Samir Chowieri, it’s hard to imagine how Capital Councillor Shawn Menard can continue...
Long-time Bulldog reader, commenter and gumshoe John Langstone found this background piece on Samir Chowieri of Katasa Group. Katasa donated $300,000 through Capital Councillor Shawn Menard for improvements to his ward.
Sometimes it’s good not to be the pretty boy at the head of the parade.
“(My) work has not won me any popularity contests at City Hall. I know that I will not be voted prom king of #TeamOttawa this term of council.” Capital Councillor Shawn Menard...
Perception is everything, and perception is always in the eyes of the beholder. That applies to the current $300,000 development donation for Capital ward.
“This is part of developers being able to demonstrate their commitment to community.” Somerset Councillor Ariel Troster on the $300,000 donation to Capital Councillor Shawn Menard’s ward
Politics, 21st-century style, is not about what’s best for the community but what’s best for me.
Bulldog commentator Mike Patton says the huge donation to Capital ward should be investigated … but not by the City of Ottawa:
In their current municipal fiscal situation, the city must grab money anywhere it can. The snow parking ban isn’t its first insupportable cash cow and, sadly, it won’t be the last.
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