Mayor instead chose largest campaign donor for taxpayer-subsidized project.
San Diego State University
SDSU trying to block official from discussing secret sports arena deal.
University official knows about free sports arena deal kept secret.
University kept details of a free-to-taxpayers arena secret for two years.
University and CSU system do not have any documents related to developer's proposal.
Secret trip to Texas reveals interest in new arena not disclosed to public.
Developer offered similar deal as Austin's Moody Center (pictured).
Pictured: Ammar Campa-Najjar. Photograph by Ariana Drehsler / Redux
By Arturo Castañares
Editor-at-Large
A local city councilman who also holds an administrative position at San Diego State University helped secure a titular position for a political ally who was looking for consolation after losing his third election in a row.
By Arturo Castañares
Editor-at-Large
San Diego State University suddenly removed references to a new position created for a well-connected perennial political candidate after media requests for information, and the school now has posted an application process to fill the position that seems custom tailored with one person in mind.
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