The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has filed five charges, including four felonies against Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain.
Blain was charged Friday in San Diego Superior Court on felony allegations of perjury, asking for a bribe, soliciting a bribe and destruction or removal of public records, along with misdemeanor petty theft. The incidents occurred between September 2024 and July 25, 2025, according to the complaint.
The charges come about a week before a Nov. 4 special election in which voters in Poway’s District 2 will decide if Blain should be recalled.
Blain could not immediately be reached for comment.
The Recall Tony Blain effort is being led by former council members Anita Edmondson and John Mullin in addition to local businessman John Couvrette. The committee has made several allegations against Blain related to public records, bullying and harassment.
In addition, Blain, who was elected to office last November, has been under investigation by the District Attorney’s Office and has been censured twice by the council.
Originally Published: October 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM PDT