Results Were Preset in Advance

I lied during public consultations by presenting decisions as undecided when outcomes were already agreed. The harm affected residents whose objections were rendered meaningless. I summarised feedback selectively and omitted opposition from final reports. Councillors relied on my briefings and voted accordingly. I benefited by maintaining trust from senior officials and developers. The consultation record exists but does not reflect the submissions received. Developments proceeded as planned and community challenges failed. The official file shows engagement and transparency despite the predetermined outcome.