Landfill editorial isn’t the full story
Re “Break up the family,” editorial, Feb. 5
BFI hired my lobbying firm about 14 years ago. Matt Knabe was still in college, and L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe was the chief deputy to a supervisor. Don Knabe and his predecessor, Deane Dana, supported the Sunshine Canyon landfill before BFI ever retained me; Don Knabe has been consistent in that support. However, The Times’ editorial makes it appear as if the only vote on Sunshine Canyon occurred in the past year.
When Matt Knabe became a member of my firm, he was immediately sealed off from anything to do with supervisors’ votes on Sunshine Canyon. He has never been a lobbyist for Sunshine Canyon or BFI. He has never received any compensation or benefit from BFI.
HARVEY ENGLANDER
Los Angeles
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