COMPTON – Compton Councilman Andre Spicer is facing allegations that he misused his city issued credit card for personal expenses.
On December 3, 2024, the Compton City Council approved Resolution 26,168. This resolution authorized the City Manager to establish the City’s Purchasing Card accounts through the state of California’s Cal-Card Program.
Section 6 addresses use of the credit card by elected officials.
“That for elected officials, use of the purchasing card shall be restricted for travel and training use only. When the elected official is not attending a scheduled travel or training, the Cal-Card shall be maintained in the possession of the designated Cal-Card Account Manager for safekeeping purposes.”
In multiple public statements made by Spicer, addressing his credit card usage, he admits some of the purchases fall outside of the policy. He used his for travel expenses of a rap star for a Daddy/Daughter dance and expenditures related to community outreach.
The Compton City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 26,168, including Spicer.
Compton Mayor Emma Sharif has called for a special meeting on Dec. 4 to discuss the matter. The agenda hasn’t posted to the City’s website. According to the Brown Act, the public has to be notified 24 hours before a scheduled special meeting.
To view the Cal-Card 2025 statements click here.
