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West Lake Council orders investigation, goes silent on ethics case
est Lake Hills City Council took no action on ethics charges against former City Planner Davin Fillpot at its Thursday meeting. Instead, Mayor Dave Claunch said, the Council would have no more public discussion about the case. Attorney and West…
Development • By Kara Nuzback • Jul 11, 2014
Heated discussion ensues at West Lake Hills over ethics complaints
Accusations flew during Wednesday’s meeting of the West Lake Hills City Council, where ethics complaints against a former city employee and former council member continue to fester. The city is in the midst of an investigation into a formal…
Local Government • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 27, 2014
Public Integrity Unit investigating former West Lake Hills city planner
The Travis County District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit has opened an investigation into allegations surrounding a former city planner for West Lake Hills who is now in private practice as an architect. Assistant District Attorney Greg Cox confirmed the…
Local Government • By Jo Clifton • Jun 25, 2014
West Lake postpones action on subdivision pending investigation
The West Lake Hills City Council, acting as its Board of Adjustment, has postponed action on a Redbud Trail subdivision and asked its city attorney to hire outside counsel to investigate whether the developer’s representative –who recently stepped down as…
Local Government • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 23, 2014
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West Lake Hills’ planner’s actions under ethical spotlight
Actions of a former West Lake Hills City Council member and former city planner are raising ethical and legal concerns since it appears he is representing a client he may have begun a business relationship with while still employed by…
Development • By Jo Clifton • Jun 11, 2014
City set to participate in early fire detection system
The severe drought gripping Central Texas brings a high degree of risk for wildfires, and that is a major concern for local fire officials, who do not want a repeat of the massive blazes that devastated areas like Bastrop and…
Local Politics • By Mark Richardson • May 1, 2014
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