Cronyism In The San Francisco Planning Office

An audit of the Planning Department in San Francisco, CA suggests the city may be giving preferential treatment to some developers.

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June 14, 2001, 5:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Several Department of Building Inspection employees surveyed for the audit reported witnessing such treatment. Several said their supervisors had asked that preferential treatment be given to specific people with building projects under the department's review. ... But the possibility of favoritism drew the most attention from some city leaders. The department's critics have long complained it gives special treatment to some permit expediters -- people who help builders and property owners secure the necessary city permits to begin construction."

Thanks to Design Architecture Newsletter

FULL STORY: Audit finds S.F. office may show favoritism to building experts

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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