SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – Integrity issues swirling around San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz have come to a climax. She has been unanimously censured by her fellow council members.

Ortiz was found in violation of the city’s municipal code which requires honesty, integrity, transparency, and conduct above reproach from elected officials. According to a statement from the City, it was found that Ortiz used her elected position and City resources to promote false claims against the City and police department for her own political and personal benefit. The investigation began after Ortiz filed a bogus $2 million lawsuit to bury her arrest history, and promote her City Council race. Taxpayers would pickup the bill.

According to the statement, Ortiz also “illegally recorded police officials to prop up her false claims.”

Story Date: April 8, 2026