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November 29, 2007
Three years after complaint, Williams departs Planning Commission with a $4000 fine; McRae the replacement
Atlantic Yards Report on Dolly Williams's fine:
The real question here is why it took the Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) more than three years to reach a resolution after a complaint was filed by Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn (DDDB). However, the board is prohibited by law from commenting beyond the disposition it issues.
This resolution can’t be good for Williams’ reputation, but she did avoid any criminal proceeding. And from another perspective, it might be seen as a cost of doing business in New York. Consider that Williams last December gave a $4950 campaign contribution to Markowitz, which is nearly 25% more than the fine she paid.
Also consider that, as the Times pointed out, Williams earned $48,000 a year for part-time work as a commissioner.
The NY Times ran an article on the paper's City Room blog with a curious headline, "A Casualty in the Atlantic Yards Battle." It makes it sound like Williams was somehow a victim.
NoLandGrab: The truth of the matter is that Williams played fast and loose with her governmental appointment and got her reputation handed to her.
Posted by lumi at November 29, 2007 6:20 AM