San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo was charged Tuesday by federal prosecutors over allegations he was wrapped up in a bribery and kickback scheme involving an Oakland-based housing developer.

Azevedo is facing one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal investigators. He has not been arrested and didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday afternoon.

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Kiley Russell writes primarily for Local News Matters on issues related to equity and the environment. A Bay Area native, he has lived most of his life in Oakland. He studied journalism at San Francisco State University, worked for the Associated Press and the former Contra Costa Times, among other outlets. He has covered everything from state legislatures, local governments, federal and state courts, crime, growth and development, political campaigns of various stripes, wildfires and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.