MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS – Former Manhattan Beach City Manager Mark Danaj indicted for embezzlement
by Mark McDermott Former Manhattan Beach City Manager Mark Danaj, fired under mysterious circumstances locally four years ago, has been indicted on felony embezzlement charges. Danaj’s most recent employer, the City of Fremont, has accused Danaj of using a city credit card to make more than $18,000 in personal purchases over the past four years. Danaj resigned as city manager of Fremont earlier this year. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office filed the felony charges in late February, and Danaj was arraigned on March 9 in Alameda County Superior Court. The story was first reported by the San Jose Mercury News. In a court filing, the DA’s office detailed the alleged embezzlement. “These improper, personal charges included the use of the credit card for travel, accommodations, Apple products, medical services, and food delivery,” wrote Inspector Thomas Cleary wrote. “These actions deprived the city of public funds and were for his personal benefit.” Danaj was released from his contract in Manhattan Beach in January 2018 following a three-week administrative leave and an investigation by City Council. No cause was given, but later investigations by the Easy Reader indicated…
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