San Francisco Supervisor Beya Alcaraz's Resignation Exposed by Text Messages Revealing Questionable Business Practices
In a shocking turn of events, newly appointed San Francisco Supervisor Beya Alcaraz has resigned just one week into her role, after text messages revealed questionable business practices and potential tax evasion.
According to sources close to the mayor's office, Alcaraz used her small business experience to gain favor with Mayor Daniel Lurie, who appointed her to the position of supervisor in a move that left many insiders stunned.
The issues began to surface when videos surfaced showing the pet-supply store she once owned was in disarray. When ABC7 News questioned Alcaraz about these allegations, she did not deny them and said it's hard being a small business owner in San Francisco.
But what really raised eyebrows were text messages obtained by ABC7 News that showed Alcaraz had claimed her former pet store was profitable despite filing with the IRS, with losses of tens of thousands each year.
In one exchange, she wrote to the new owner of the store that "the business can be very lucrative, but if you can outsource some work it would become even more." However, Alcaraz also admitted to classifying personal expenses as business expenses and using her position to enrich herself.
When questioned directly about paying employees under the table, Alcaraz denied doing so. She said she paid a few college students who were hired at low wages for summer jobs but only after ABC7 News pressed her for an answer.
Accounting professionals say that if these allegations are true, it is not legal to use business accounts for personal expenses or pay employees under the table and deduct those payments as business expenses. The consequences of such actions could range from civil penalties to criminal charges.
In a shocking turn of events, newly appointed San Francisco Supervisor Beya Alcaraz has resigned just one week into her role, after text messages revealed questionable business practices and potential tax evasion.
According to sources close to the mayor's office, Alcaraz used her small business experience to gain favor with Mayor Daniel Lurie, who appointed her to the position of supervisor in a move that left many insiders stunned.
The issues began to surface when videos surfaced showing the pet-supply store she once owned was in disarray. When ABC7 News questioned Alcaraz about these allegations, she did not deny them and said it's hard being a small business owner in San Francisco.
But what really raised eyebrows were text messages obtained by ABC7 News that showed Alcaraz had claimed her former pet store was profitable despite filing with the IRS, with losses of tens of thousands each year.
In one exchange, she wrote to the new owner of the store that "the business can be very lucrative, but if you can outsource some work it would become even more." However, Alcaraz also admitted to classifying personal expenses as business expenses and using her position to enrich herself.
When questioned directly about paying employees under the table, Alcaraz denied doing so. She said she paid a few college students who were hired at low wages for summer jobs but only after ABC7 News pressed her for an answer.
Accounting professionals say that if these allegations are true, it is not legal to use business accounts for personal expenses or pay employees under the table and deduct those payments as business expenses. The consequences of such actions could range from civil penalties to criminal charges.
just can't believe what's goin on in SF right now... seems like some people think the rules don't apply 2 them, especially if they're makin' a pretty penny off it. I'm all for second chances, but this is just shady 
. Anyone who thinks they can outrun the law or play with people's trust like that needs to take a step back & reevaluate their priorities. It's not about bein' a "small business owner" in SF, it's about doin' what's right & followin' the law 
this is wild how she went from owning a struggling pet store to becoming a supervisor in SF, what's next? 
it seems like using personal finances for the job and paying employees under the table were major red flags... gotta ask, did anyone else think that was shady when she said her business was 'very lucrative' but still filed with the IRS 
just when you think politicians can't get any more shady... I mean, who tries to sweet talk their way out of tax evasion? 
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I'm totally shocked by this scandal 
. Using business accounts for personal stuff and paying employees under the table? That's just not cool 
. And it's even crazier when you think about how she got her job in the first place 
. This just shows you how easy it is to get caught up in your own web of deceit 
, but thankfully, the truth always comes out in the end 
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. Can't we just expect our elected officials to do the right thing? I guess that's what makes this story so shocking - it feels like she was able to get away with it for a while because nobody was really paying attention 
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and using personal expenses as business expenses? that's just basic accounting 101 
. And what really gets me is that she tried to downplay her mistakes by saying being a small business owner in SF is hard... yeah, sorry isn't gonna cut it 
. I was really looking forward to seeing Supervisor Alcaraz make a difference in our city, but now it's like she's already failing us after just one week on the job 
. It's crazy how someone can be appointed to a position of trust and then just show up with some questionable business practices 
. It's all about accountability and doing what's right for the people, you know? 
, but not in a good way. It's like she took all the "I'm a small business owner" vibes and turned them into some shady stuff 
. Using her old pet store as a front to get ahead in politics? Girl, bye! 
. If accounting pros are saying it's not legal, then we should all be saying "oh no!" 