Highlights of a court transcript in which developer Richard
Ferreira says former Supervisor Bob Cruz told him in 2002 he would
support annexation of property into Hollister for a senior housing
project in exchange for $1,000 a unit on the 170-unit proposal
Developer Richard Ferreira testified in a civil case Friday that former Supervisor Bob Cruz told him in 2002 he would support annexation of property into Hollister for a senior housing project in exchange for $1,000 a unit on the 170-unit proposal.
Friday’s testimony in a civil case against former Supervisor Richard Scagliotti and the board of supervisors focused on a conversation Ferreira alleged he had with Cruz in the spring of 2002 over a 170-unit senior housing project.
The following is the court transcript provided to the Free Lance by Monterey Peninsula Court Reporters. The portion in which Ferreira alleges Cruz solicited a bribe is highlighted in red.
All references to Mr. Pekin is Michael Pekin, of the Salinas-based Law Offices of Michael Pekin, appearing on behalf of the plaintiff, Patrick Pekin. All questions marked by the letter Q are asked by Michael Pekin.
All references to Mr. Serverian are Michael Serverian, of San Jose-based Rankin, Landsness, Lahde, Serverian and Stock, appearing on behalf of the defendants – Scagliotti, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors and the San Benito County Financing Corporation
All answers marked by the letter A are provided by Ferreira.
Also check out
