Politics & Government
Antonovich Pulls Opposition to Fasttracking Stadium Over Conflict Claim
Supervisor's wife is in a legal dispute with the company over consulting fees.
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Supervisor Mike Antonovich today withdrew a recommendation that the Board of Supervisors oppose AEG's efforts to fasttrack environmental approvals for its proposed downtown football stadium, in the wake of conflict-of-interest allegations made by the company.
Chatsworth is within Antonovich's district. He is currently mayor of the county.
Anschutz Entertainment Group's attorneys sent a letter to the county counsel on Monday, arguing that it was inappropriate for Antonovich to participate in any decisions which could have a financial impact on AEG while the supervisor's wife is in a legal dispute with the company over consulting fees.
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Antonovich said he was "surprised'' that AEG brought his wife into a situation where he was "working to protect the interests of the county.''
An aide said that in 2009, the board opposed a similar move by the backer of a football stadium in the City of Industry.
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