State Sen of the Democratic Party of Baldwin Park. Susan Rubio, who was re -appointed as the Chairman of the Committee that oversees the insurance -related law last week, has been unaffected by a powerful position for several weeks Los Angeles burned.
A fire was created as a Unprecedented insurance crisis It was out of it Thousands of people To compensate for their losses Notification All other leadership positions at the beginning of the month.
Rubio's re -appointed in his post since 2019 has come up with questions about his role in the federal investigation into his 2018 campaign for the Baldwin Park City Council and the State for the state. Office.
Mcauer had earlier said that he was waiting for more information from the US lawyer's office on the federal investigation before deciding whether Rubio should retain the chair.
Rubio was not named by officials in this case, but the Times had previously reported in court documents Has been made public In December, the US Attorney's Office described the unnamed public officer with details that fit the state Senator's profile.
The former city lawyer and city manager of the Baldwin Park pleaded guilty that gigbakes were demanding permission for cannabis businesses. The unnamed officer who is appropriate for Rubio's explanation has been accused of taking $ 30,000 in cash to protect the scheme, and is said to be in the state campaign account through straw donors.
Rubio spokesperson said in a previous statement that he was not a goal of federal officials Rubio, and that he had “volunteered for the hours of his time and assisted the authorities.” His office did not respond to the unnamed officer of this request. A spokesman for the US lawyer's office said the claims could not be confirmed or denied.
Rubio said that Rubio was the leader of the San Gabriel Valley, which was in the disaster of the Eaton fire.
“Following the appointment of last Friday, the Senators are discussing the work to be done,” Rubio said in a statement. “Once we have the opportunity to meet all members of the group, we will confirm the next steps for California and support the fullness of what is affected by wildfire.”
The Chairman of the Senate Insurance Group, “has a considerable weight,” said Chris Michelle, a deputy professor of McGgerj School of Law and senior propagandist.
Michelle, who closely monitors legislative activities, said the group is likely to deal with affordable and qualifications in the forefront of homeowners – issues that can be designed for the fire insurance market. He said “Right away, [Rubio] The most worthy person to lead the group, ”he said, not directly involved in the federal hearing.
As a state legislator and her enough Failed auction As far as Congress is concerned, Rubio is Accepted significant donations From the insurance industry, her colleagues are also present.
Although those donations are legal, the money is from the same people who often lobby for the bills heard before the insurance team. Rubio's role gives her the power to improve or kill the law that can harm or benefit the industry. Lisa Calderan (T-Loss Angeles), chairman of the Legislative Insurance Committee, had earlier accepted donations from industry.
McGuer recently expressed his intention to oversee Rubio's re -appointment Run the State Insurance Commissioner next yearSelected position It helps to regulate State insurance industry. The current commissioner is Ricardo Laura, who was elected in 2018.
Jamie Court, chairman of the Consumer Monitoring Committee and Chairman of the Consumer Monitoring Committee, said that California is “increasingly concerned with Rubio's appointment.”
“He has given the insurance commissioner what he wants to do, which screws the system,” the court said. “The insurance team belongs to the insurance industry and the Susan Rubio Gateway Keeper.”
In a statement released last week, Mcauer reaffirmed his support for Rubio.
“When the state is facing unprecedented challenges in the insurance market, I have confidence in his experience and the ability to lead the group,” he said.
