Redevelopment Gone Wrong
Starting in fall 2006, voiceofsandiego.org began running a series of investigations into the Southeastern Economic Development Corp., a redevelopment arm of the city of San Diego tasked with revitalizing one of its most blighted neighborhoods. The coverage has spurred investigations, audits, and criminal investigations, and a total overhaul of the agency and top staff. The stories have captured prestigious national investigative reporting awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Dante Dayacap, who left SEDC in the midst of the bonus scandal last year, filed for three bankruptcies in the last 22 years.
» Aug. 19, 2009
The state is set to take about $55 million from agencies tasked with revitalizing San Diego neighborhoods.
» Aug. 17, 2009
Sanders' proposal maintains the redevelopment nonprofits while stripping away much of the independence supporters cite as the justification for their existence.
» April 8, 2009
The acting leader of SEDC advises his board not to pay its former president's severance payment after it was challenged in court.
» Feb. 25, 2009
The agency has been striving to get on with business as usual as it deals with a federal investigation, lawsuits against its former president, personnel changes and ongoing pressure from the City Council.
» Feb. 4, 2009
The public agency outlines dozens of significant steps to reform the practices that led to its troubles.
» Dec. 3, 2008
Federal prosecutors have opened a grand jury investigation in the wake of the Southeastern Economic Development Corp.'s bonus scandal, subpoenaing computers and the public agency's computer server.
» November 18, 2008
Angela Harris billed SEDC for work that a client says she didn't do and spoke at public meetings in support of the agency's president and her initiatives without disclosing that she was on its payroll.
» Nov. 17, 2008
Federal agents removed computers from the public agency's headquarters last month in the wake of a wide scandal.
» Nov. 8, 2008
The SEDC president offers to leave early under pressure from her board.
» Sept. 25, 2008
Despite a summer of scandal at the two unique redevelopment authorities, city officials move toward changes but no wholesale restructuring.
» Sept. 16, 2008
By leaving key positions vacant, SEDC effectively made available a pool of money in its budget that could be tapped to pay staff members tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses.
» Sept. 12, 2008
COMMENTARY & OPINIONS
'It's now, I believe, abundantly clear that both CCDC and SEDC exist mainly for their own benefit rather than that of the community at large.'» By Hank Cunningham
Editorial
Hopefully outside auditors looking at SEDC will draw a thorough picture of how the agency operates and what is behind its recent reckless decision making.
» voiceofsandiego.org
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MORE STORIES
The Bonus Scandal
For years, the top officials at the Southeastern Economic Development Corp. have received tens of thousands of dollars in extra compensation unbeknownst to the agency's board or the City Council.
Valencia Business Park
The Valencia Business Park in southeastern San Diego went wrong for a number of people. But it appears to be going right for a developer with ties to a public official.
Other SEDC Stories
Lax oversight by the city's Southeastern Economic Development Corp. has allowed the limits of its affordable housing regulations to be stretched, and at times crossed.
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Without Oversight, SEDC Officials Award Themselves Bonuses
A Trail of Broken Promises
Affordable No More