Tampabay.com
JUNE 19, 2008

Conflict of interest for New Port Richey?

NEW PORT RICHEY — As executive director of Greater New Port Richey Main Street, Judy DeBella Thomas filed an application last month to sell alcohol at an upcoming event put on by her organization.

As a City Council member, Thomas voted with her colleagues Tuesday to approve the application bearing her signature.

Was her vote a conflict of interest? Read more of Jodie Tillman's story here.

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