Ceci Velasquez

Ceci Velasquez is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving since 2014. In addition to serving in the legislature, Velasquez also works as a paralegal.[1] When first elected it was discovered that there was an outstanding warrant for her arrest for traffic fees.[2]

Ceci Velasquez
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
January 07, 2015 – 2016
Serving with Richard C. Andrade
Succeeded byCesar Chavez
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLitchfield Park, Arizona

Indictment

Velasquez was indicted by an Arizona grand jury on May 23, 2016 with three felony counts: fraudulent schemes and practices; unlawful use of food stamps; and theft.[3] Velasquez pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of food stamps, a Class 1 misdemeanor. She paid restitution for the amount and was sentenced to 12 months of supervised probation and 100 hours of community service.[4][5]

References
  1. "Ceci Velasquez". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  2. "Arrest warrant out for legislator-elect". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved Feb 12, 2021.
  3. Graziosi, Graig. "Arizona lawmaker Ceci Velasquez pleads not guilty to allegations of food-stamp fraud". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved Feb 12, 2021.
  4. Alder, Madison. "Arizona lawmaker Ceci Velasquez pleads guilty in food-stamp case". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved Feb 12, 2021.
  5. Mary Jo Pitzl, The Republic (December 1, 2016). "Arizona lawmaker Ceci Velasquez receives probation in food-stamp fraud". azcentral.com.
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