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adinaflores.substack.com > p > was-oceansides-revived-community

Was Oceanside’s Revived Community Relations Commission an Avenue for Its Chair to Influence City Funding?

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1644+ words) When Oceanside revived its Community Relations Commission in 2023, Massimiliano “Max” Disposti assumed the chairmanship while simultaneously serving as Executive Director of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center. That overlap matters because the CRC’s approved work plan expressly contemplated advocacy concerning…...


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$120,000 Salary, City Commission & Public Funding: Questions Surround Max Disposti

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1633+ words) Massimiliano “Max” Disposti held two roles that overlapped in ways that raise serious questions about conflicts of interest in Oceanside. He served as Executive Director of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center while also serving as Chair of the City…...


adinaflores.substack.com > p > can-vista-city-councilmembers-truly

Can Vista City Councilmembers Truly Stay Unbiased While Dating & Co‑Owning a Local Media Outlet?

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (727+ words) Vista City Councilmembers Corinna Contreras and Catherine “Katie” Melendez are not only elected officials — they are also business partners. Both disclose ownership in North County Post, a small publishing partnership, in their 2025 Form 700 filings. “North County Post LLC … NATURE OF…...


adinaflores.substack.com > p > when-a-supervisors-staff-becomes

When a Supervisor’s Staff Becomes Her Tenant: The Ethical Questions Facing San Diego County Leadership

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (697+ words) This discrepancy raises a natural question:Is it ethically problematic for a public official to receive rental income from a subordinate employee? The answer requires examining: The timeline of Steppe’s and Ellorin’s employment Whether any decisions Steppe made could have…...