Former Los Angeles Councilmember Kevin de León is proposed to face an $18,750 fine from the L.A. City Ethics Commission for ethics violations. He admitted to voting on multiple council issues benefiting the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and USC, where he received substantial income prior. Under California law, officials must disclose income above $500 received in the year before taking office. De León is noted for voting on matters impacting the Foundation despite his undisclosed income, with his spokesperson claiming the decisions aided public health and housing during the pandemic.
De León has admitted to four counts of "making or participating in a decision in which a financial interest is held" and one count of failing to disclose income.
Less than 12 months after receiving income from AIDS Healthcare Foundation, De León participated in three separate city decisions that affected the foundation.
The items in question provided homeless housing during a pandemic and health services to vulnerable Angelenos, as stated by De León's spokesperson.
According to state law, elected officials must disclose each source of gross income of $500 or more received in the 12 months before taking office.
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