No rick whats hurting the project is the perception of dishonesty and incompetence! The mayor chooses to be on big bank boards that deal with investments on tod ! He himself is causing mistrust in the project! Make all the little legal justifacations you want but ethically and the perception of  dishonesty is what is causing outrage! 

Imagine what the dems around the country would say if trump was on a bankboard? The fact he didn't get off once becoming mayor is a lack of character and greed!!  Their only one reason he is their not because of his knowledge but strictly to exercise influence!!!  This is why rail is failing the leader is greedy and very dishonest