Someone inside Pima County government released internal documents about Project Blue without properly redacting them. That leak exposed the end user’s identity, violating a nondisclosure agreement and potentially breaching attorney-client privilege. Maybe even setting the county up for a civil suit that we will be on the hook for.
This wasn’t transparency. It was reckless.
Whoever did this has jeopardized our credibility with current and prospective partners and weakened our legal standing. If we can’t protect confidential negotiations, why would anyone do business with us?
This kind of behavior doesn’t just hurt one project, it damages the entire institution.
The person responsible should come forward, apologize publicly, and resign. If they don’t, leadership must act. With the state’s highest paid County Administrator, we should expect the best leadership. Accountability isn’t optional.
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We need to restore trust before it slips further. That starts with consequences.
Allen Sharpe
Midtown
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