Late last week, after news emerged that OSBI was investigating the smokey partnership between the Oklahoma Tourism Dept. and Swadley's "Foggy Bottom" Kitchen, the Oklahoma non-profit media converged on the scandal like flies at a picnic, not letting any juicy drippings go to waste.
Here's a recap of all the developments that have gone down since Friday.
The Gaylord-funded non-profit NonDoc focused on the pledge of Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell – glowing Oklahoman tribute here – to "amend" the contract.
ICYMI — Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell: State will amend Swadley's Bar-B-Q contract | #okleg #bbq https://t.co/sTXP9tqeOs
— NonDoc (@nondocmedia) April 15, 2022
Amend the contract? I know I'm not a government BBQ grifter, but why doesn't the state just cancel it and start fresh with a new chain that won't ripoff taxpayers and has, you know, actual "brand power." Earl's "Foggy Bottom" Kitchen, anyone? It's a pretty easy fix.
According to The Frontier, Brent Swadley – the namesake of your churchy Nazarene grandma's favorite BBQ joint – seemed to go out of his way to negotiate bad deals and make expensive purchases just so he could tack on extra "Management Fee" commissions...