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    Jordan Brandman blew whistle on Anaheim ‘cabal.’ His death raises questions

    Jordan Brandman was a former Anaheim City Council member who resigned amid scandal and eventually became a whistleblower. He died over the weekend.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Oct 2, 2023 • 7m Listen

    Jordan Brandman was a two-time Anaheim City Council member, once a rising star in Orange County politics. He ended up resigning amid a text messaging scandal and eventually became a whistleblower, giving the LA Times an exclusive look inside Anaheim’s “cabal” led by special interest groups. He was found dead in his home over the weekend; no cause has been given.

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