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by defrost 1023 days ago
As per the implication in the article, the former Mayor and close circle pushed an asymmetric "cash now, big trouble later" deal through in exchange for (implied) kickbacks and as a result of leaving office with zero chance of having to deal with the consequences.

There's much to be said for tying some form of liability to office holders who make a deal.