New documents reveal how the Angels tried to pull the strings at Anaheim City Hall
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The directions from a consultant representing the Angels were clear and went to some of the most influential leaders in Anaheim City Hall.
They outlined the agenda for a mock City Council meeting to rehearse how the mayor and two council members would push forward the controversial sale of Angel Stadium from the city to a company controlled by the owner of the Major League Baseball team.
The mayor would play himself at the mock council meeting, according to the emailed directions, and be “a strong defender of the deal.” The focus for the mayor pro tem included “Angels charity” and “Anaheim History.” A second City Council member was expected to tout “Economic Development & Jobs” and attack a council member who had questioned the deal.
“Participants will be asked to study their roles and come prepared … to be at the top of their game,” the email sent in September 2020 said. “[Angels] team available to help develop ‘zingers’, responses, and other points to improve performance.”
The emailed directions emerged Wednesday as part of former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu’s agreement
