Elizabeth Gutfahr Admits to $38 Million Embezzlement Scheme

A former Santa Cruz County, Arizona, lawmaker has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions of dollars from the county and using the money for personal gain. Elizabeth Gutfahr, who served as Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 to 2024, admitted to stealing more than $38 million in county funds over a 12-year period. Gutfahr also admitted […]

Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $38 million in taxpayer funds

87 Tucson, Arizona. — A former Santa Cruz County treasurer admitted Thursday to orchestrating a 10-year embezzlement scheme that stole more than $38 million in public funds, laundered the proceeds and evaded $13 million in taxes, federal prosecutors announced. did. Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, served as Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 to 2024. From 2014 […]

Uptown parking meters raise $3.3 million over seven years

The City of Sedona received a total of $3,362,779.17 in Uptown parking fees during the program’s first seven years of operation, or $2,585,327.29 adjusted for inflation since 2018. Uptown’s metered parking lot initially consisted of 101 spaces, with additional spaces added along Jordan Road in 2024. The meter system has a tiered fare structure with […]

Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling $38 million for personal use

Elizabeth Gutfahr, former Santa Cruz County, Arizona treasurer, pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $38 million that she used for personal expenses, including improvements to private property and the purchase of a car. Photo courtesy of KGUN 9. Nov. 24 (UPI) — A former county treasurer in Arizona has pleaded guilty to stealing more […]

$7.5 million Maricopa County grant will help build new shelter, housing units in Phoenix

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $7.5 million for the City of Phoenix Office of Homelessness to provide emergency shelter, temporary transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. . Senior Bridge will develop and operate temporary transitional housing and permanent supportive housing to support seniors ages 55 and older who earn […]

Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer accused of embezzling over $38 Million |

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Former Santa Cruz County, Arizona treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr has been charged with embezzling more than $38 million from county funds over a 10-year period. Gutfahr, who served as county treasurer from 2013 until he resigned in April 2024, is accused of transferring stolen funds from county accounts to personal business accounts. […]