California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has quietly changed rules to let Los Angeles officials hide their finances in the aftermath of the devastating wild fires that destroyed large parts of the city.
As part of the “relief” plan Newsom offered L.A. was an extension of 60 days from the financial reporting by L.A. crooked city officials.
Come on, now, Democrats…. make it obvious that you are trying to hide corruption, won’t you?
Per Just The News:
Transparency watchdogs say elected officials should disclose financial conflicts of interest in real time to avoid corruption, while Republicans warn the measures will make politicians even less accountable as billions in state, and eventually, federal aid comes pouring in.
“As Los Angeles rises, we will continue to remove the barriers that would stand in the way,” said Newsom in a statement on the multifaceted order. “This executive order provides targeted relief from regulations that impact victims and would otherwise slow this community’s quick recovery.”
The order provides a 60-day extension for financial ethics reporting due on or by April 1, 2025, for three categories.
“California and Los Angeles politics are already a cesspool of corruption and special interest money laundering, and now Gavin Newsom is making politicians even less accountable,” said Los Angeles County Republican Party chairwoman Roxanne Hoge to The Center Square. “The people of our state deserve better, and it’s a shame this reporting delay does nothing to increase trust or allay fears of malfeasance.”
I mean, seriously.
Is there ever an expectation that a Democrat is not corrupt?
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