OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf faces fines in the tens of thousands of dollars for violating city election laws.
Schaaf, who is currently running for California state treasurer, is one of several people involved in an investigation by the Oakland Public Ethics Commission.
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A draft settlement agreement sets out allegations covering the period from 2018 to 2022.
Investigators say Schaaf secretly controlled campaign committees that tried to defeat incumbent city council members and a referendum measure.
They say she failed to disclose her involvement, which violates Oakland election rules.
Ethics investigators recommended Schaaf pay more than $20,000 in fines.
Schaaf’s lawyer claims the mayor acted on faulty legal advice.
He told ABC7 News in a statement: “Mayor Schaaf genuinely and reasonably believed she was following the law. Her actions were motivated by the betterment of Oakland and helping its children.”
To read the full settlement agreement, click here.
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