DAN CASTS THE DECIDING VOTE ON A NEW WAL MART

On October 17, 2006, Dan Coffey cast the deciding vote in favor of an ordinance rezoning 53 acres at DeBarr and Muldoon for a new Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart. Dan’s assembly colleagues allowed him to vote and actively participate in the matter even though Dan is a managing partner and 31% owner of commercial property worth $6.2 million and which is "quite close" to the new Wal-Mart. Commercial development of Wal-Mart's property would, according to Coffey, increase the value of his property over time.

Dan’s controversial vote on the Wal-Mart rezoning landed the municipality in court when a lawsuit was filed challenging the Assembly’s action on the basis of Dan's conflict of interest in the question before the Assembly.

Taxpayers have to foot the bill to defend claims that Dan Coffey should never have been allowed to vote on the rezoning and that the Assembly action is invalid. To read the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, click here.

Plaintiff demands Judgment from Dan and MOA