UPDATED 9/21- Conroy and Troy Democrats will work to block City Hall deal until process is reformed

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SUIT TO BE FILED OVER "HALLIBURTON ON THE HUDSON"

(TROY, N.Y.) Jim Conroy, candidate for Troy Mayor, and the Troy Democratic Party, today announced their intention to sue to block the proposed sale of Troy City Hall to a private developer.

"Instead of having a public bidding process, Harry Tutunjian met with six developers in private and chose one proposal. He never asked the people of the City of Troy for their opinions. He never looked at other options. He never showed us what the other proposals or ideas were," said Conroy. "Maybe this is a good idea but the Mayor has to follow the rules and let the process play out. This is America, not a third world dictatorship."

"I don't trust Harry Tutunjian to make that decision by himself and I think the people of Troy deserve better."

Following the public hearing being held tonight (Sept. 19), Troy Democrats will file a lawsuit contending that, among other issues, the City of Troy did not properly obtain proposals for this process or obtain public input.

"Harry Tutunjian has to realize that simply announcing a plan to do something is not enough. To get the job done right, we need professionals in City Hall who care about all of the people of our City, listen to them, and then do things the right way," said Conroy.

"It's time we worry more about putting our plans into action, not just into the newspapers, and showing our concern for all of the people of our City."