City Council Meeting – Council Member Items Report
To: City Council
From: Rhonda Bolton, Councilmember
Natalie Moser, Councilmember
Dan Kalmick, Councilmember
Date: September 3, 2024
Subject: Supervisor Andrew Do – Demand to Resign
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | www.huntingtonbeachca.gov The erosion of public trust cannot be tolerated. Our democracy is founded on transparency and accountability, and when these principles are compromised, the integrity of the office is lost. Supervisor Andrew Do must step down.
The misappropriation of funds, without any accountability, is a grave breach of the public trust. These funds, which could have supported the seniors in District 1 who needed meals, have vanished without any receipts or transparency into how millions of dollars were spent. This is inexcusable.
This alleged corruption in District 1 has persisted for over a decade. It must end now. If Supervisor Do refuses to resign, we trust that the FBI and the District Attorney will fulfill their duties and ensure that justice is served. The residents of Orange County deserve public officials they can trust.
As Supervisor Katrina Foley stated, “His continued receipt of taxpayer compensation and benefits is unacceptable, especially when he is unable to attend Board meetings or fulfill the minimum requirements of the job.”
After the FBI raided his residence in District 3, we must also question whether he even resides in District 1, as required by election law. Supervisor Do’s betrayal of public trust and his failure to uphold the law leave us with no choice but to request that the Attorney General initiate the necessary proceedings to remove him from office.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors, which oversees a $9.2 billion budget, directly impacts Huntington Beach, including issues like homelessness, flood control, and the administration of tax dollars. We need a representative who not only shows up to meetings but also earns and maintains the trust of voters.
We urge this Council to make it clear that Huntington Beach demands the immediate resignation of Supervisor Andrew Do.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Vote to demand that Supervisor Andrew Do resign his seat immediately.