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Supervisors call for accountability after former Supervisor Andrew Do pleads guilty and resigns
Summary
After an announced guilty plea and resignation by former Supervisor Andrew Do over allegations of taking county funds, current supervisors described the matter as a betrayal of public trust and called for reforms and continued investigation.
Supervisors addressed the unsealing of an indictment and a guilty plea by former Supervisor Andrew Do during the Oct. 22 meeting, calling the conduct a breach of public trust and praising law-enforcement investigation.
"I'm disgusted by the level of corruption that I've read in the indictment," Supervisor Katrina Foley said, referencing allegations that former Supervisor Do directed county funds to benefit himself and family members. Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento called it "a very sad day for our county" and urged reforms to oversight and disclosure.
Board members said the U.S. Attorney and District Attorney pursued the case and that the plea and resignation are part of a larger accountability process. Several public commenters also referred to the matter, with mixed reactions in the audience and during public-comment remarks.
Supervisors said they will continue to seek reforms to ensure transparency and guardrails that would prevent recurrences, including disclosure and procurement protocols. The board did not take immediate policy action at the meeting beyond public remarks.
