User:Nweil/sandbox/Granite Park

Granite Park is a shopping and sports complex in central Fresno. It has been controversial due to its problems with funding and alleged political corruption.

Initial construction
Constructed in 2005

Retail, restaurants.

Offices added but sports complex faltered

Sports complex became dilapidated.

Renovation of sports complex
Revived in 2015 due to a proposal by Terrance Frazier and TJ Cox.

The city approved their plan and they began the renovation. First phase (ball fields) completed in 2017.

The non-profit asked the city for for twice as much money in 2018. The city responded with an audit.

The audit found inconsistencies.

Lawsuits and investigation
TJ Cox was elected to congress in 2018

The Fresno DA got involved and investigated. DA eventfully transferred the investigation to the FBI.

The FBI charged Cox.

Frazier sued the city.