Springfield council OKs controversial grant despite conflict of interest accusation
The Springfield council approved a controversial grant despite allegations of a conflict of interest. A council member refused to disclose ethics commission findings while claiming to be under investigation for questioning the grant.
Hurst said he did consult with the Ethics Commission last week but refused to disclose the response, saying he learned he is a subject of an investigation because of his work to question the grant and advocate on behalf of residents.
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