Upland mayor, target of investigation, resigns from office
Upland Mayor John Pomierski, the target of an FBI investigation into allegations of corruption, resigned from office Tuesday.
Pomierski’s decision comes eight months after FBI and IRS agents searched his home and Upland City Hall. A federal search warrant for Pomierski’s cellphone records stated that the records were being sought as evidence into allegations of bribery, extortion and money laundering, according to a report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
The mayor’s departure only adds to the disarray in the San Bernardino County city, where City Manager Robb Quincey in January was placed on administrative leave for undisclosed reasons.
“All city officials want the public to know that the city government will continue to function in a professional manner," a statement released by City Clerk Stephanie Mendenhall stated.
Upland’s mayor pro tem, Brendan Brandt, will assume all responsibilities as mayor. Pomierski is the owner of JP Construction Co. , which has been in the Inland Empire since 1978. He was first elected in 2000.
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
The FBI should be investigating the Mayors of Cudahy, & Los Angeles too. Where in the heck is law enforcement in California, Jezz, the police chief picks and chooses which laws to enforce, rather than enforcing the LAW, isn't that the oath he took?
Where is Kamala Harris?
Posted by: Sharon D. | February 22, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Are any charges going to be filed against him? Or are they going to let him walk free?
Posted by: Jau | February 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM
I used to be if you were in public office and were found to have committed an indiscretion your career was over. Nowadays it's expected to find skeletons in the closet. This country is in the chitter.
Posted by: sailbyme | February 22, 2011 at 03:22 PM
I used to be if you were in public office and were found to have committed an indiscretion your career was over. Nowadays it's expected to find skeletons in the closet. This country is in the chitter.
Posted by: sailbyme | February 22, 2011 at 03:22 PM
At first the FBI at Westwood, Los Angeles showed keen interest. Upon learning that it was about LA Dept. of Water and Power, these FBI Gmen began playing hide and seek to come out and investigate.
Those FBI Gmen has their own "French Connection" or tie-up obviously. Their targets of investigation is selectively chosen as to where their vested interest would be protected.
Posted by: sholmes | February 22, 2011 at 03:44 PM
I'm still waiting for the city of Vernon crooks to locked up...
Posted by: Noel Corona | February 22, 2011 at 04:00 PM
are these criminals in the country "legally"?
Posted by: Macca Doo | February 22, 2011 at 04:55 PM
We seen corruption is all around in So Cal: Bell, Vernon, Montebello, Upland...
Who's next?
Posted by: Thomas Favier | February 22, 2011 at 08:39 PM
The man wasted his talents because of greed and his thirst for power.
Posted by: JAN | February 22, 2011 at 10:24 PM