Abbott Picks Corrupt Influence Peddler as Chief Operating Officer

[TexasTowelie]

Toomey is an influence peddler who has for decades used his personal and political relationships with Texas Republican officials to enrich himself. He is the poster child for corporate cronyism.


Today, Governor Greg Abbott folded into the list of respected men and women on his so-called “Strike Force” to restart the Texas economy a dubious name that should concern us all: Mike Toomey. The notorious pay-to-play lobbyist has been tapped as the Chief Operating Officer of Abbott’s team.

Mike Toomey should immediately withdraw or be replaced as staff director

Earlier today, Toomey himself signaled his conflict of interest by deregistering as a lobbyist. Don’t be fooled; It is an empty gesture. Toomey heads a firm of a half dozen lobbyists who will happily do his bidding. Also, of course, there is nothing to prevent Toomey from re-registering as a lobbyist in time for the 2021 Legislative Session.

This is a time for accountability, transparency, and action. All the members of Abbott’s task force should complete and file financial disclosure statements with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Toomey: Scandal Ridden Influence Peddler

Toomey is an influence peddler who has for decades used his personal and political relationships with Texas Republican officials to enrich himself. He is the poster child for corporate cronyism — strong arming politicians to help giant corporations win government contracts, all while lining his own pockets.

Read more: https://lonestarproject.net/2020/04/18/abbott-picks-corrupt-influence-peddler-chief-operating-officer/

[Bernardo de La Paz]

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