Bell California is known as the worst corruption scandal in California history. (Mcgrath, 2013). In this community the officials manipulated the local charter and subverted the electoral process to give themselves hefty salaries and other forms of payment. These corrupt officials were using provision of their home rule charter without the knowledge of voters. By using a system of patronage, they were able to corner and manipulate member of high society and the government. This was largely due to the number of Latin immigrants in the community and the number of voters that came to the polls. The media also played an important role in why people did not know about this corruption. (Mcgrath, 2013). The Latin American community where corruption
