Gubernatorial Candidate Denies Employing Illegal Immigrant

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LAS VEGAS -- A Reno woman is coming forward claiming she was an illegal immigrant when she worked as a housekeeper in Brian Sandoval's home. The Guatemalan immigrant says Sandoval never asked for her work permit when she worked for the Republican gubernatorial candidate 13 years ago.

The Sandoval campaign denies ever knowing Reno resident Anna Padilla. But Padilla, who is now a U.S. citizen, says she's coming forward now, speaking first to Reno Spanish radio stations because Sandoval's stance on immigration enforcement would be harmful to Nevada's Latino community.

Padilla says she illegally immigrated from Guatemala in 1986. The mother of three found work as a housekeeper in Reno. She went by the name Maritza Gomez, using her middle and maiden names.

She claims then-state Assemblyman Brian Sandoval's wife Kathleen hired her after Padilla handed out business cards in their neighborhood October 1996.

"The checks were signed by Mrs. Kathleen and the checks had Brian Sandoval and Kathleen Sandoval's name, address and phone," she said.

But Padilla has no documented proof of those checks. She claims she was told Bank of America only allows access to those records up to seven years. Padilla says she was paid $40 to clean the Sandoval house every Monday.

"To me, it's very big and two rooms over here in the top. Then there was Mr. Brian Sandoval. That office, I don't touch it. I just take the garbage out and I clean the rest," she said.

Padilla presents documents showing she obtained her work permit after the period of time she allegedly worked for the Sandovals. She claims the Sandoval family never asked for her legal status or mentioned an I-9 form needed for Social Security taxes. Padilla says she stopped working for the Sandovals July 1997.

http://www.8newsnow.com/story/13305389/gubernatorial-candidate-denies-employing-illegal-immigrant

[Peikko 1,575]

Oh for god's sake, there are much more important considerations than this sort of mindless speculation. Post the guys manifesto and I'd read it, but this? Just pap.

[웃 910]

I demand everyone contact their Senators and request they institute a new law that all housekeepers that look Mexican carry their green cards or proof of citizenship status on hand at all times.

Edited October 12, 2010 by Lord Infamous

[Heracles 417]

I demand everyone contact their Senators and request they institute a new law that all housekeepers that look Mexican carry their green cards or proof of citizenship status on hand at all times.

Touched a nerve hey...

[alienlovechild 75]

I demand everyone contact their Senators and request they institute a new law that all housekeepers that look Mexican carry their green cards or proof of citizenship status on hand at all times.

It's Nevada not Arizona.