UPDATE Dec. 6, 9:21 p.m. Outgoing Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker resigned Friday, one day after a jury found him guilty of leaking a civil grand jury report and perjury.
Becker submitted his letter of resignation Friday, according to a statement from the city of Santa Clara.
"His resignation today formally vacates the 4-year term to represent District 6 in the City of Santa Clara that he was elected to in November 2020," the statement said. "Becker unsuccessfully ran for re-election in the recent November election. The District 6 Council seat will be vacant until December 17, 2024 when the newly elected District 6 Councilmember will be sworn in.