On the other hand, Steve Rivas of The Rivas Group (not involved in the campaign) was skeptical. “I have also heard rumors about high consulting fees,” Rivas said. “However, I believe that the eight-day report [the next C&E report, due eight days before May 7] will prove that they're just rumors, with the exception of the bonuses. Many consultants lower their fees but include so-called ‘win bonuses’ as a balloon payment in reward for a victory.”
http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2016-04-15/where-the-money-goes/
http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2016-04-15/where-the-money-goes/