California: Palo Alto publication cites possible open meeting violation in negotiations over land sale

Citing possible Brown Act violations, Palo Alto Online is challenging closed-door negotiations conducted by Palo Alto officials with Jon Arrillaga, a prominent resident and developer, over the sale of a seven-acre parcel next to his estate. The publication is concerned that there may be a link between these negotiations and negotiations over a downtown development proposed by Arrillaga. -db

From an editorial in Palo Alto Online, September 21, 2012.

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