[Mpls] Barisonzi gets good ROI from his work on Samuels campaign

[Dennis Plante]

Having had the opportunity to work at Joe's direction on Don's campaign, I 
think any statement that indicates that Joe might be receiving consulting 
contracts that he hasn't earned strictly on the merits of the proposal 
itself, is well - inaccurate.  Joe is an extraordinarily talented 
individual, with great insight into issues such as this.  In my opinion, 
it's money well-spent by the City and I don't question for a moment whether 
it could be done "in-house" more cost-effectively.  Not to mention that to 
perform an "in-house" audit of this type, probably would not be allow the 
City to obtain the same type of results, or feedback from the community 
at-large.

Don's office sending-out a follow-up email regarding his involvement (or 
lack thereof) is exactly my findings of Don Samuels to date, he doesn't take 
credit for something he has NOT played a part in.

To read anything else into this matter, is in my opinion, pure speculation.

dennis plante
jordan

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