Assembly Censures Martinez Over Campaign Travel | Anchorage News

The Anchorage Assembly just voted to censure George Martinez over a major campaign finance scandal — he used campaign funds for a Florida trip, which the Alaska Public Offices Commission deemed improper, leading to a $5,000 fine he’s already paid. While some Assembly members argue the commission already handled the punishment, others say his evasive behavior during the investigation damaged public trust and warranted formal disapproval. Complicating matters, questions are now swirling about Martinez’s use of city funds for travel — with claims he may have billed per diem for non-official days. The Assembly is now considering launching a full investigation into his city travel expenses — and possibly overhauling the city’s entire travel and reimbursement policies to prevent future abuses. The vote on next steps? Postponed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58bc9a2a05249902