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Miguel Pulido is now more than a week late in filing his state-mandated campaign disclosures and remains the only city council candidate who has yet to file. The mayor has a checkered history when it comes to financial disclosures.
Recent financial disclosures show no evidence of Mayor Miguel Pulido repaying significant loans he received years ago from wealthy patrons. If he can’t show an effort to pay back the loans, he could be in violation of the state’s gift limit.
Every April 1, public officials are required to file public statements of economic interest. It’s a most wonderful day for journalists as we find the myriad ways in which some of our leaders exploit their public offices for personal gain.
Incoming County Counsel Leon Page said this week that his office will be moving forward with the “comprehensive review” of employees’ financial disclosure requirements that was ordered four months ago but hasn’t yet begun.
The Fair Political Practices Commission said it was satisfied with District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ response to revelations that he had allowed his chief of staff Susan Schroeder to avoid filing financial disclosures, but told him not to let it happen again.
The Fair Political Practices Commission found Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido violated several state laws related to a property swap with a city contractor. But the finding creates a possible loophole for politicians regarding gifts.
In the face of mounting pressure, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has decided that Susan Kang Schroeder must file annual financial disclosure statements. It is unclear whether she will have to file retroactively.
Dr. Clayton Chau, former head of the health plan’s behavioral health department, will be fined $2,000 for failing to report drug company speaking fees.
Action by the Fair Political Practices Commission follows Voice of OC article on a high-ranking official’s work with a consultant.