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Richardson Mayor, Husband Convicted in Bribery Scheme
A former North Texas mayor and her husband have been convicted of federal bribery and tax fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
Laura Jordan, also known as Laura Maczka, 56, and her husband Mark Jordan, 54, both of Plano, Texas, were found guilty by a jury of bribery concerning a program receiving federal funds, conspiracy to commit bribery concerning a program receiving federal funds, tax fraud, and conspiracy to commit tax fraud.
The conviction stems from a three-week trial before U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant III. According to court testimony, Maczka supported and voted for zoning changes sought by her husband, allowing for the construction of over 1,000 new apartments in Richardson. In exchange, Mark Jordan paid Maczka over $18,000 in cash, an additional $40,000 by check, and paid for over $24,000 in renovations to Maczka’s home.
The FBI and prosecution team say the trust of the citizens of Richardson was betrayed by the Jordans. “Elected officials are held to the highest standards, and Laura Jordan traded her responsibility to serve her constituents to enjoy a stream of financial benefits,” said Dallas FBI Special Agent in Charge Matthew J. DeSarno.
Maczka and Jordan face up to 10 years in federal prison each. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the U.S. Probation Office. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Heather Rattan, Sean Taylor, Brent Andrus, and other attorneys from the Plano branch office.
“The cornerstone of a representative democracy is that citizens can rely on their elected officials to wield their official powers in a way that furthers the best interests of the community, rather than to benefit their friends and cronies,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Maczka and Jordan were indicted by a federal grand jury on May 10, 2018, after an investigation that spanned from May 2013 through April 2015. The indictment alleges that Maczka repeatedly voted for zoning changes sought by her husband, despite her campaign promises to the contrary.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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