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City energy official also worked for solar firm seeking contract
Original: City energy staffer also worked for solar company seeking contract with City Hall
A City Hall energy department employee simultaneously worked for a solar company pursuing a contract with the city, according to reporting by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The overlap raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in how the city evaluates and awards energy contracts, and is likely to prompt calls for review of the city's procurement and ethics rules.
Why now: The conflict-of-interest concerns around public contracting are drawing attention.
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- City energy staffer also worked for solar company seeking contract with City Hall · Richmond Times-Dispatch
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