Councilmember Pleads Not Guilty in Rebate Scandal

Seventy-four-year-old Lompoc City Council member Steve Bridge just entered not-guilty pleas to 25 criminal charges — including forgery, grand theft, and identity theft — after allegedly using his stepson’s business license to submit fake city rebate applications. Despite calls to resign, Bridge remains on the council as the case heads back to court on July 3rd for a critical readiness conference. The community watches closely as justice unfolds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/20641a2caecbe86e