The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has filed several felony charges against Lompoc City Council member Stephen Bridge.
The eight charges include forgery, grand theft by embezzlement, fraudulent use of a contractor's license number, and identity theft.
According to the DA's Office, the charges involve the misuse of city funds and conduct related to a city rebate program.
Bridge represents Lompoc's District 1. He was elected to the council in 2024.
A city spokesperson told KSBY News, "We are aware of the charges filed against Mr. Bridge today. The city will continue to work with the District Attorney’s office throughout the investigation."
KSBY News also reached out to Bridge, who said he denies the charges but had no further comment at this time.
He is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges on December 4.
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