The California Fair Political Practices Commission fined former East Palo Alto Councilman Antonio Lopez $1,263 after a complaint by Councilman Webster Lincoln. The FPPC found many of Lopez's 2020 campaign statements were filed late, expenditures totaling $14,104 were not recorded, and $4,500 was not processed through a bank account. Lopez paid the fine, resolving the case. Lincoln previously sued Lopez in the 2020 election, alleging illegal electioneering by hiring a food truck within 100 feet of a polling place. A judge ruled in Lopez's favor in 2021, finding he didn't improperly give away tacos. Lopez paid about $4,000 for the taco truck.
"Lincoln submitted a complaint to the California Fair Political Practices Commission to investigate late filings of Lopez's 2020 campaign expenditures and missing documents, resulting in a $1,263 fine. The FPPC found many of Lopez's campaign statements were not filed on time, that expenditures totaling $14,104 were not recorded and that $4,500 was not processed through a bank account. Lopez told the Post he paid the $1,263 fine, resolving the case."
"Lincoln previously sued Lopez during the 2020 election, where both were competing for a seat on council. Lincoln sued Lopez, claiming he illegally electioneered by hiring a food truck and placing it within 100 feet of a polling place to get voters. A judge ruled in favor of Lopez in 2021, saying he didn't improperly give away tacos to voters on Election Day."
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