Marco Verdugo

Criminal Justice / Public Safety As City Attorney, Marco will support the creation of an independent auditor's office, tasked with continuous and random audits of city departments to ensure transparency and accountability. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Clearly define “extension of credit” to clarify that any debt accrued becomes an in-kind contribution after a certain length of time has passed. . Criminal Justice / Public Safety Establish a transparent process for the City’s actions, ensuring due process and protecting against political misuse of power. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Mandate regular public reports from the independent auditor to keep the citizens of Chula Vista informed and engaged in the city's financial health. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Convene top legal experts to recommend revisions to the City Charter, including granting the City the authority to investigate and recommend the suspension of council members’ authority by a ⅘ super majority when there is credible evidence of corruption or malfeasance in office, with a clawback provision that requires them to pay back their salary during their suspension if they are convicted of a felony. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Set in stone that length of time to be 6 months after the calendar year in which the election was held, bringing Chula Vista in line with other jurisdictions. .