POLITICS
Politics Report: How Big Will the Cardenas
Fallout Be?
by Scott LewisNovember 4, 2023
Andrea Cardenas speaks at an event in support of S outh Bay Democratic candidates. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz
CV Councilwoman‘s Economic Filings Raise Concerns of
Conflicts
San Diego News Desk9 months ago017 mins
The original article can be read here.
By Alberto Garcia
Investigative Reporter
A local City Councilwoman who runs a political consulting firm has never reported her employer’s clients
which could pose conflicts-of-interest as she serves on the City Council.
Andrea Cardenas, who was elected to the Chula Vista City Council in November 2020, lists her employment as “Director of Community Engagement” for Grassroots Resources Inc. on her annual Form 700 Economic Interests disclosure forms filed with the City of Chula Vista in 2021 and 2022.
by Voice of San DiegoMarch 29, 2023
/ File photo by Adriana Heldiz
The Union -Tribune reports that the California Fair
Political Practices Commission is reviewing
a complaint filed against Chula Vista
Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas.
The complaint, filed by cannabis business owner
Laura Wilkinson, alleges that the councilwoman
violated conflict -of-interest and economic -interest
disclosure laws.
The business woman, who sued the city in 2020 over an operating permit , alleges that Cardenas failed to publicly disclose the cannabis companies represented by Grassroots Resources, a company Cardenas works for as director of
community engagement. It also alleges she has failed
to recuse herself from litigation discussions.
Unethical Business Practices of Democrats
in Chula Vista Exposed
San Diego News Desk4 weeks ago03 mins
The recent revelation of the unethical business
practices of Democrats in Chula Vista has come to
light, and it’s not a good look for the party. And
City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas
showing that corruption is involved
with all the Council members.
The fact that Democrats in Chula Vista have been
engaging in such unethical business practices is
truly disappointing, and it raises questions about their commitment to transparency and accountability . It’s crucial that these issues are addressed and resolved promptly to restore the trust of the people of Chula Vista in their elected officials.