Oscar Hernandez (politician)

Oscar Hernandez is a former mayor of Bell, California.[1]

Hernandez was appointed mayor of Bell, California in 2009. He also served as mayor in 2006 and 2007.[2] In June 2009 a methanphetamine lab was found on a property Mayor Hernandez had rented out.[3] On July 20, 2010, a scandal erupted when it was discovered that Mayor Hernandez's Chief Administrative Officer Robert Rizzo was receiving remuneration of almost $800,000 per annum, despite the municipality being one of the poorest in the area.[4] On July 12, 2010, Oscar paid $250 to members of the Southside 18th street gang in Cudahy to persuade the residents to keep him as mayor.[5]

Hernandez, along with Teresa Jacobo, Luis Artiga, and George Mirabal, was recalled from the council on March 9, 2011, with over 95% of the voters voting "yes" to recall Hernandez and his colleagues.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.apt-assoc.com/SourceBook/2007%20Source%20Book%20final%205-29-07.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.apt-assoc.com/SourceBook/2007%20Source%20Book%20final%205-29-07.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-bell-meth-lab,0,7119328.story
  4. ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-20/california-official-s-800-000-salary-in-city-of-38-000-triggers-protests.html
  5. ↑ http://watchourcity.com/Index_Bell_CancerProceeds_7-13-10.html
  6. ↑ http://wsau.com/news/articles/2011/mar/09/voters-in-californias-corruption-hit-bell-make-cle/
  7. ↑ http://www.smartvoter.org/2011/03/08/ca/la/city.html
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