Calif. city votes to subpoena records of former high-paid official as part of fraud probe

Calif. city to subpoena official in salary probe

BELL, Calif. — City Council members in a small blue-collar city near Los Angeles have voted to subpoena the records of its former city manager, whose huge salary has prompted investigations into possible fraud.

City Attorney James M. Casso said Friday that the records could help the city determine whether Robert Rizzo engaged in unlawful and wasteful activities.

Rizzo was forced to resign earlier this year after residents learned he was being paid nearly $800,000 a year.

Former Police Chief Randy Adams, who was paid $457,000 a year, also resigned. So did former Assistant City Manager Angela Spaccia, who was making $376,288 a year.

Bell officials also voted unanimously Friday to look into legal action against city officials, political consultants or others.