The city of Denver has fired Larry Stevenson, a supervisor in the excise and licenses department who was indicted on bribery charges in April.
Stevenson, a longtime friend of Mayor Michael Hancock who allegedly tried to profit off that relationship, had been on paid investigatory leave. Excise department spokesman Dan Rowland said Friday that after a human resources review, Stevenson was dismissed earlier this week “for engaging in misconduct of career service rules.”
Among them: neglect of duty, acting dishonestly, misusing his official position or authority for personal profit, and carelessness in the performance of his duties or responsibilities.
The indictment win a piece of a comprehensive parking contract at Denver International Airport if Ward paid him a monthly stipend. Stevenson accepted $5,500 from Ward, court documents say, but Ward did not win any contracts.
Ward, who was convicted of dodging payroll taxes, .
Stevenson’s city salary was $89,808.
He so far has not commented publicly on the allegations. Stevenson’s attorney, Gary Lozow, they “will mount a vigorous defense that will get to the truth.”
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