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I just looked at the blog, but I don't see your screen name or real name. Perhaps they removed your posts.

As for the attempt to shut down the range, I know for a fact that is true. I was contacted by an interested party to represent him in an action against the city. I know nothing more, but I do know the city is trying to shut it down.

Chas.

The Mayor didn't address the billing records for the attorney hired by the city, or the allegations that a developer and/or his attorney were at meetings with city officials or its attorney. Those are important allegations he never addressed.

I'm also not impressed by his response dealing with political donations. Real estate developers don't make donations to insignificant mayoral elections unless they have a project in mind. This donation coupled with the meetings gives cause for concern. Add in the fact that a developer has been trying unsuccessfully to buy the property since Houston Gulf Airport closed and the land was developed into a housing addition and my level of suspicion rises.

I agree that the GDN is no friend to Republicans, but it sure sounds like they have the attorneys billing records that raise troublesome questions.

Chas.

I would also point out that when an attorney and client meet, the client (city) enjoys the protection of the attorney-client privilege. Since the client here is a city, some information may nevertheless be discoverable in an Open Records Request. However, as soon as you bring a third party into the discussion (developer and/or his lawyer) then the attorney-client privilege is waived and everything is discoverable.

Chas.