In
CHULA VISTA
It’s easier to be a
politician.
there are minimal
ethics required and are
less regulated.
then a commissioner
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024
Updated:13 September, 2023
The Chula Vista City Council
has voted twice on the
appointment of a community
member to serve on an
important sales tax oversight
committee, but now both
votes are raising concerns
over their legality
Arturo Castañares
Created: 12 June, 2023
The City's Interim City Attorney then explained during
the public meeting that, under the City's Municipal
Code, a Councilmember must announce the reason
for their abstention at the time of the vote, and if they fail to do so, the vote is to be recorded as an
affirmative vote.
Preciado made a motion to rescind Navarro's
appointment
and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Andrea Cardenas.
After Councilmembers discussed the issue and nine
members of the public spoke in favor of Navarro, the
Council voted four to one for the motion, with
Councilmembers Preciado, Cardenas, Chavez, and
Gonzalez voting "YES", and only Mayor McCann voting
"NO".
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024
Newly appointed Chula Vista council
member has suspended business
licenses, tax lien.
• Alonso Gonzalez is sworn into the Chula Vista City
C
ouncil on Tuesday after being appointed to represent
District 3.
• Adriana He ldiz /The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alonso Gonzalez, a real estate broker, also had property repossessed, DUI
• BY T AMMY MURGA REPORTER
• FEB. 5, 2023 5 AM PT
• Alonso Gonzalez, a newly appointed Chula Vista
Ci
ty Council member, has had a string of business,
personal and financial hardships that were not
disclosed when he applied for the position.
• According to public records, Gonzales has an
o
utstanding tax debt, a conviction for driving under
the influence and foreclosed property. State records
also indicate that the licenses for two businesses in his name are suspended.
• The 46-y
ear -old real estate broker took the oath of
office this week to fill the District 3 seat, but his
background prevented him from receiving a unanimous
City Council vote for his appointment.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024
CHULA VISTA had controversial City
Council appointments in recent years.
Is it time for a change
•
• The San Diego Union-T ribune)
Alonso Gonzalez, a real estate
broker,
• also had property repossessed,
DUI BY TAMMY
MURGAREPORTER FEB. 5,
2023 5 AM PT
• District 3 special election and
f
or nominating candidates
who, it was later discovered,
provided the city with
misleading educational
background information
• on their application and failed
t
o disclose business and
financial hardships when
applying for the post
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024
CV Council Candidate Lied About
Felony Drug Charge
By Arturo Castañares
Editor-at-Large Author: La Prensa
Created: 01 March, 202 A current elementary school board member running for City Council lied about a previous felony drug charge that he falsely downplayed as a misdemeanor, now becoming the second felon running for District 4 Council member.
Candidate for CV City Council
Misleads as ‘Legal Professional’
Author: La Prensa
Created: 10 February, 2024
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5 min read
By Arturo Castañares
Editor-at-Large
A candidate for the Chula Vista City Council refers to herself as a legal professional and to her legal practice even though she is not a licensed attorney, becoming the second recent candidate to embellish their background in hopes of gaining a political advantage in the county’s second-largest city
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024
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interconnected web
LETICIA CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT 3
CESAR CANDIDATE FOR DISTRIC 4
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024
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.
Written Communications - PC
Acosta - Received 9/16/2024