San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo was charged Tuesday by federal prosecutors over allegations he was wrapped up in a bribery and kickback scheme involving an Oakland-based housing developer.

Azevedo is facing one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal investigators. He has not been arrested and didn't immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday afternoon.

Prosecutors believe Azevedo accepted a $2,000 cash bribe from an unnamed owner of the housing company that had business interests with the city, according to documents filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Oakland.

During the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024, Azevedo took steps to benefit the company, including advocating f

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