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. 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, San Diego News Desk
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CV Councilwoman ‘s Economic Filings Raise Concerns
of Conflicts
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.