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Alleged Bribe Sparks Transparency Push
A Livermore resident accuses a top Alameda County official of offering a bribe—claiming he proposed directing taxpayer funds to a nonprofit in exchange for her silence on a trash bill dispute. The alleged offer, made during a February meeting, has reignited debate over a state bill aimed at boosting transparency in how public money is spent on nonprofits. The resident, who hauls her own trash like many rural residents, was offered over $1,150 to settle the issue—but says the funds would come from charity budgets. The official denies wrongdoing, calling it a “joint donation.” Now, the resident…
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