L.A. City Attorney James Hahn yesterday "joined the
chorus demanding disclosure of documents relating to the
proposed downtown sports arena, arguing that all agreements
connected to the deal are relevant to city officials and the
public," according to Jodi Wilgoren of the L.A. TIMES.
Hahn, in a letter to George Mihlsten, who is representing
arena developers/Kings Owners Philip Anschutz and Ed Roski:
"Only the City Council has the authority to commit taxpayer
money on this project. That decision requires the council
to be able to asses the risks involved. The council's
decision, therefore, should be made with full disclosure of
all the facts." The City Council voted to request copies of
the lease between the Lakers and the developers, but "there
was some disagreement" over whether the action required the
release of only "relevant portions" of the deal or a full
release. Mihlsten said he had not yet discussed the letter
with Roski and Anschutz and could not comment on whether
they will agree to release the full text (L.A. TIMES, 7/30).
