S1 E49 Bronx Judges = Consultant Paydays

Send us Fan MailThe Deep Dive looks into a pattern of significant spending by winning Bronx Civil Court judicial candidates on two political consulting firms, London House and Collado Consultants & Company, which are closely linked to Bronx Democratic Party chair Jamaal Bailey. An analysis of campaign disclosures reveals that since 2021, these firms have collected nearly half of the total campaign spending by successful candidates, often in races where the primary election was canceled due to a lack of competition. This arrangement suggests that hiring these specific, party-connected consultants is a de facto requirement for securing the highly sought-after judgeships, which carry a substantial salary and ten-year term, leading some observers to characterize the process as opaque and potentially nepotistic. Furthermore, the article notes that the Bronx Democratic Party itself has paid nearly $300,000 to London House under Bailey’s leadership, though the purpose of these payments remains largely undefined. The situation raises concerns about the integrity of the judicial selection process, especially since some candidates approved by the party despite the firms' involvement were rated "not approved" by an independent bar association.Let's Dive In.Support the show