Member-only story
$1200 BONUS Unemployment Extension NEW UPDATE $10200 FPUC PUA Unemployment Benefits
Former UFC superstar Tito Ortiz is currently in hot water, due to collecting unemployment benefits while still receiving a full salary from the government.
If you are not aware, Tito Ortiz was voted Mayor of Huntington Beach and is currently Mayor Pro Tem, where he filed a claim with the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD) for unemployment benefits, while still getting paid by the city.
Current Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr explained: “It’s my understanding that city council members are not eligible for unemployment, particularly when they are receiving their full salary.”
According to NBC Los Angeles: “The city council considered striping him of his mayor pro tem title earlier in the year after his refusal to wear a mask at city council meetings, and at a local burger restaurant.”
With such a high-profile case, I’ll be fascinated to see how things play out regarding UFC star Tito Ortiz, unemployment benefits, and the incredible city of Huntington Beach in the great state of California in the weeks to come.
Meanwhile, financial experts and economists believe that the U.S. economy is growing…