Assembly Members Jared Goecker and Donald Handeland introduced a resolution to initiate removal proceedings of Assembly Member George Martinez. The resolution is in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code Section 2.70.030 and directs the Municipal Attorney to retain outside counsel to investigate the allegations.
Allegations Against Assemblyman Martinez
The allegations against Assemblyman Martinez include illegally using campaign funds for personal benefit and giving testimony that the Commission found not credible, under oath. Additional questions have emerged involving taxpayer-funded travel to Puerto Rico and an apparent undisclosed business interest.
Assembly Member Goecker stated, “If these facts don’t warrant an investigation, it’s hard to imagine what would. An elected official was found by APOC to have illegally used campaign funds for personal benefit and gave testimony the Commission found not credible, under oath.”
Assembly Member Handeland added, “Mr. Martinez has already shown serious judgment problems when it comes to travel paid for by others. After giving sworn testimony about travel that the facts do not support, similar concerns involving taxpayer-funded Assembly travel cannot be brushed aside.”
The resolution will appear before the Assembly for action at the July 7 Regular Assembly Meeting. The resolution and supporting documents are available online as Item 12.B. on the July 7 agenda.
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