Earlier this week, Denver Post reporter Mark Jaffe reported that industry interests have spent nearly $1 million on services from just one consulting firm opposing the local ballot initiatives that seek to give local government more control over oil and gas development in Colorado. Jaffe identified the firm as Pac/West Communications, an organization with some familiar faces.
Just last month, the Center for American Progress (CAP) released a report highlighting the oil and gas industry’s strong financial and political ties to a few conservative sportsmen groups. Among those identified in CAP’s report is Safari Club Director of Hunting Advocacy and Science-Based Conservation, Melissa Simpson. Simpson is a former employee of Pac/West, and the Safari Club is a past client of Pac/West—all trails leading back to the oil and gas industry’s deep pockets.
Tim Wigley, who currently runs the ship at Western Energy Alliance, is the former director of DC operations at Pac/West. A 2012 blog from Think Progress identified Wigley as having lobbied on behalf of a number of industry special interests. It appears that this work continues in Colorado, while benefiting his past employer.
It’s unclear how the ballot initiatives will turn out in November. But one thing seems clear. Pac/West is making some cash regardless of the outcome. Make sure to read Jaffe’s full story here.
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The oil and gas lobby is a giant money pit, available to anyone who has the lack of integrity to wade into it. I am reminded of the scene at the end of the film "the Magic Christian".
"If you want it, here it is, come and get it…." Badfinger, 1970
Anything for money…the driving force behind all Republican activity.