Posted Jul. 4, 2015 at 5:01 PM
EAST ST. LOUIS — A published report says cash-strapped East St. Louis paid state Sen. James Clayborne's law firm more than $775,000 in its first year as the city's corporate counsel.The Belleville News-Democrat reported in a story published Saturday that it's more than twice the amount nearby Belleville paid for similar legal services.The newspaper cites treasurers' reports in its story.Clayborne is a Belleville Democrat. He did not respond to the newspaper's request for comment.He's a founding partner at Clayborne, Sabo and Wagner in Belleville.Some East. St. Louis officials say the fees paid for legal fees are a concern. The total for East St. Louis in 2014 was $902,450, compared with Belleville's $461,985.Questions about the fees come as East St. Louis' finances are already under scrutiny
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