City Attorney Mark Coon had been investigating allegations about a developer’s potential lobbying violations.
The claims stem from the large reuse project the City of Concord is working on in the form of the Concord Naval Weapons Station.
Adopted in 2012, the Concord Reuse Project Area Plan calls for building up to 12,272 housing units and 6.1 million square feet of commercial space on about 2,300 acres of the former military base. The Navy is set to begin transferring property to the city sometime next year.
There are two developers in the running for the master developer role on the first phase of the project, Catellus Development Corp. or Lennar Urban.
Coon’s investigation would address Catellus’ allegations that Lennor had lobbied the Concord City Council. While all five councilmembers have said Lennor hasn’t lobbied them, Mayor Tim Grayson has returned $16,800 in campaign contributions to his Assembly campaign from parties associated with the company.
Coon’s death has led to the postponement of the meetings to discuss the project and the allegations between developers. The status of Coon’s report on the investigation is unknown, nor is it known if the city will release his findings.
The full story on Mark Coon’s death and his work can be found here.