Poway councilman Tony Blain faces felony charges including perjury and bribery, days before a recall vote.

Poway City Councilman Tony Blain faces four felony charges—perjury, bribery, and destruction of public records—and a misdemeanor theft charge, just days before a recall election on November 4, 2025. Prosecutors allege he lied about his council status, traded votes for a deputy mayor appointment, and destroyed city communications to avoid disclosure. The charges stem from late 2024 to mid-2025 and follow a pattern of controversy, including allegations of vote trading and misconduct. Blain, an Army Reserve doctor deployed overseas, has not commented. His arraignment is set for November 3.