WHYY reports that Slawson said she authorized the Phillies to install artificial turf at Ashburn Field, despite having not received a required environmental permit. “That’s not how we typically handle projects. Public safety was never at a risk. But we had made a promise. The Phillies were aware of the outstanding compliance items — and the city, we allowed the work to proceed to accommodate the MLB All-Star Game.”
The city has no authority to override state law. Slawson knows it, and the Phillies know it. They did it anyway.
