Victor Varela
Former Flagstaff Mayoral candidate Victor Varela has been indicted by a grand jury on 12 counts, including fraudulent schemes and practices, presentment of false instrument for filing and a signing of petitions violation. Varela was running for mayor of Flagstaff, but withdrew from the race earlier this month on the KAFF News Facebook page. BetweenFull Story
A candidate for Flagstaff Mayor stepped down Thursday after admitting to falsifying signatures on his nomination form. Victor Varela announced on the KAFF News Facebook page that he pulled out of the election as he remains under investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s office. Varela said “I am so sorry. I am dropping out. IFull Story
Flagstaff city council candidate Victor Varela officially withdraws from the council race. A citizens group of volunteers verified all of the candidates’ signatures in the mayoral and council races and found that Varela didn’t meet the 771 valid signatures to run for council. Varela’s withdraw eliminates the need for a primary election for city council.Full Story