Review finds confusion, lack of planning in $1.17 billion Panther Island project--maybe nepotism too

[TexasTowelie]

An independent review of Fort Worth’s $1.17 billion Panther Island endeavor found confusion surrounding the project’s progress and suggests changes to the management structure overseeing the Trinity River effort.

The report from Dallas-based consulting firm Riveron also found the project failed to plan for funding changes and other obstacles.

Some officials with Trinity River Vision Authority, the coordinator of the flood control and economic development undertaking, sought to keep the report secret until they had a chance to review it and suggest changes.

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Riveron’s report does not mention any Panther Island officials by name, but it does suggest making notable changes to the role of J.D. Granger, the authority’s executive director.

Granger is the son of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican who has lobbied for the project in Washington.

Read more: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article232609982.html

[joshdawg]

1. Like mother, like son.

So crooked neither can walk a straight line.