California political candidate facing six years in prison after listing dive bar as home address

A woman who listed her home address as a local bar while running for Stockton City Council has dropped out of the race after she was arrested on multiple felony charges.Desiree Lynch, who was running for the District 5 seat, withdrew from the race Monday, effective immediately, according to her attorney, Allen Sawyer, KCRA News 3 reported.“Today Ms.Lynch resigned and withdrew from the race effective immediately,” Sawyer said in a statement.

“In light of the legal process she is facing, there will be no other comment on this matter.Ms.

Lynch is focused on taking care of her daughter and will devote 100% of her attention to her family responsibilities.”Lynch was arrested last week on five felony charges, including three counts of perjury, causing or allowing false voter registration and filing a false nomination or declaration of candidacy.The charges stem from allegations that Lynch claimed to live in District 5, despite actually residing outside its boundaries.Candidates seeking a seat on the Stockton City Council are required to live in the district they hope to represent.The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office said its investigation determined Lynch was instead residing in Lodi and North Stockton, including an area within District 1.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story Prosecutors allege Lynch used two addresses — one belonging to Harry’s Cocktail Lounge on East Charter Way and another at the Doyle Garden Apartments on East Oak Street — to falsely establish residency in District 5.Lynch, a mother and nurse, had campaigned on promises to bring “real solutions for working families” and clean up both City Hall and Stockton’s streets.“Stockton residents are frustrated, angry, and heartbroken by what’s happening in...