1:20pm | Controversial local lobbyist Mike Murchison spoke publicly for the first time in months at a Beer & Politics forum last night, addressing questions about his professional background and offering his perspective on the recently-approved Lobbyist Ordinance passed by the Long Beach City Council.
The District Weekly‘s Dave Wielenga called it a “good showing” and pointed out that Murchison thinks ongoing negotiations between the City and his developer client Tom Dean are not yet over.
The Press-Telegram‘s Paul Eakins focused more on the personal and professional rebuilding that Murchison has done since two of the lobbyist’s actions with high-profile Long Beach officials came under investigation in late 2009. Changes made to the Lobbyist Ordinance from its original 2008 version turned Murchison around on the issue, he said.
The lobbyist also explained the nature of his profession and said he will continue the tactics that made him one of the most influential behind-the-scenes figures in local development.
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