Ending Conflict of Interest, Torrance City Councilwoman Bridget Lewis Returns Donation from Sling Flight Air Academy

March 2, 2024 4:46pm UPDATE:

Bridget Lewis returned the money from Sling Flight Academy.

See form below:

There has been a great deal of commotion and contention over the Torrance Airport.

Residents want quiet. If there are repeated flight patterns over the airport, people wouldn't be able to live in their homes, because of the constant noise overhead.

On the other hand, there are a number of uses with the airport. I have have residents stress its crucial role in emergency services, as well as providing necessary training for pilots. This country is facing an unprecedented shortage of airline pilots, and we need more professionals who can run the planes!

Now, why is this donation to 2024 Torrance City Council candidate Bridget Lewis so concerning?

One resident in the community sent me this information, and shared:

Hi Arthur,

I decided to snip Bridgett's financial disclosure for the $1000 contribution she received from Sling Pilot Academy. This is a conflict interest because Sling was granted a temporary restraining order on Torrance. You can find this information in the Daily Breeze.

Yikes!

She was voting on an issue before the city council, which affected this business, AND she received a donation from them!

That is really sketchy!