Gomez’s itemized spending does not appear to reflect anything unexpected from a city official. It’s the frequency of travel requests that has raised scrutiny.
VICTORVILLE — City Councilwoman Blanca Gomez has been reimbursed for travel expenses this fiscal year more than her fellow council members combined, leading to official change inside City Hall on how such spending will be approved.
During the current fiscal year, which began July 1, Gomez had been reimbursed $4,390.74 through Thursday for attendance at a series of events, three hotel stays and two airplane flights.
By comparison, Mayor Gloria Garcia had been reimbursed $1,268.79; Councilman Eric Negrete, $945.96; and Mayor Pro Tem Jim Cox, $276.42, over the same period,…
