Candidates for Lynwood City Council

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Paul Richard's Arrest Information

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12 Candidates for Lynwood City Council

Lynwood, CA - Nominations have closed, and the City Clerk's office has released a list of 12 candidates. Ramon Rodriguez, Maria Santillan, and Fernando Pedroza are up for re-election.

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Paul Richards Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution

Lynwood, CA - Paul Richards was arrested on prostitution charges a week before the beginning of his trial on corruption charges next week. Information about the arrest can be found in the inmate lookup of the Sheriff Department’s website.

See arrest details here.

Inmate lookup URL: http://app1.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Newspapers Report Lobbyist Pleads Guilty to Giving Illegal Gratuity To Paul Richards

Lynwood, CA - The Los Angeles Times, and the San Diego Tribune report that David Neal Smith of Palmdale pleaded guilty in federal court to giving $7,500 to then Mayor Paul Richards. Richards' Trial is set to start next week, and Smith will be a witness for the government.

Read full article here.

Mayor Ramon Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem Maria Santillan Hold Campaign Kick Off

Lynwood, CA - Current Mayor Ramon Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem Maria Santillan held a campaign kick off at el Faro Restaurant last Sunday, August 7, 2005. During the campaign kick off, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem presented Mark Flores as the candidate they are endorsing.

Former South Gate Treasurer Albert Robles Convicted on 30 Felony Counts

Lynwood, CA – Albert Robles, the former treasurer of South Gate was convicted today on 30 felony counts related to a scheme in which he extorted city contractors in exchange for projects to those paying bribes.

A federal jury in Los Angeles found that Robles, 40, was guilty of 16 counts of “honest services” mail fraud, five counts of wired fraud, four counts of money laundering, and five counts of bribery.

Robles is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Stephen V. Wilson on October 24. The mail and wire fraud charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in Federal Prison. The bribery and money laundering charges each carry a maximum potential sentence of up to 10 years.

Councilmember Leticia Vasquez Violates City Codes by Starting Roofing Work Without Permits

Lynwood, CA - A call to City Hall confirmed that workers doing roofing work at Leticia Vasquez' home were issued a citation. The councilwoman started re-roofing her home on Walnut without obtaining the proper permits. The City issues citations violators who do not obtain proper permits.

Paul Richards Trial to Begin in August

Lynwood, CA - The much awaited trial of former councilmember and Mayor Paul Richards will begin in August. City employees and members of the council subpoenaed.

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