The City of Irvine has become embroiled in political controversy just days before the general election after the California city’s mayor rescinded her endorsement of a local councilman following allegations of misspending of public funds.
Irvine Mayor Christina Shea pulled her endorsement of incumbent City Councilman Mike Carroll over allegations he misused more than $70,000 in public funds and city resources to send out campaign literature—but Carroll denies the accusations and says he has been cleared of wrongdoing.
