Embattled San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo has "retired" from his city role just one day before he's scheduled to change his plea in a federal corruption case against him.
In November, Azevedo pleaded not guilty to one count each of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and making false statements to a government agency.
The City Council plans to discuss options for replacing Azevedo at its February 17 meeting.
A lawyer representing Azevedo declined to comment.
Federal prosecutors allege Azevedo accepted a $2,000 cash bribe from an unnamed owner of an affordable housing company that had business interests with the city.
