BAKERSFIELD - A government watchdog is calling for a Congressional investigation into Congressman David Valadao's vote to stop the High-Speed Rail project.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says Valadao failed to disclose how the project could affect the property values of his family's farmland south of Hanford in Kings County.
The left-leaning group says it wants the investigation to determine if Valadao abused his position to benefit his family's financial interests.
As a member of the appropriations committee, Valadao proposed a spending limit bill last month that could delay or block construction of the High-Speed Rail system.
A spokeswoman for Valadao noted his family's property is one of hundreds of parcels that could be affected. Anna Vetter released this statement to the Fresno Bee: "Congressman Valadao has listened to his constituents and is opposed to a project that destroys homes and businesses throughout the Central Valley. Congressman Valadao opposes High-Speed Rail regardless of the route."
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says Valadao failed to disclose how the project could affect the property values of his family's farmland south of Hanford in Kings County.
The left-leaning group says it wants the investigation to determine if Valadao abused his position to benefit his family's financial interests.
As a member of the appropriations committee, Valadao proposed a spending limit bill last month that could delay or block construction of the High-Speed Rail system.
A spokeswoman for Valadao noted his family's property is one of hundreds of parcels that could be affected. Anna Vetter released this statement to the Fresno Bee: "Congressman Valadao has listened to his constituents and is opposed to a project that destroys homes and businesses throughout the Central Valley. Congressman Valadao opposes High-Speed Rail regardless of the route."