Well, well, well, if it isn’t another politician biting the dust in a glorious scandal that leaves us questioning our faith in local government. Anthony Becker, the Vice Mayor of Santa Clara—home of the San Francisco 49ers, in case you’ve been living under a rock—has decided to resign after being found guilty of, wait for it, perjury. Yes, lying under oath will do that to you. Especially when the lie in question was about giving an illegal heads-up to the 49ers bigwigs.

For those unacquainted with the riveting world of Santa Clara politics (and really, who wouldn’t want to be?), it’s a battlefield. You’ve got Team Jed York on one side, who are basically a bunch of well-lubricated politicians that take checks from the 49ers owner, and on the other, a ragtag group of folks who’d rather not see their city become a puppet for the NFL. Spoiler alert: Becker was part of Team York, and now he’s a player that’s been traded to the great beyond—also known as prison.

The drama unfolded just last Thursday when Becker had the honor of being found guilty of perjury, all because he thought it wise to send the 49ers an inside scoop on a secret report detailing some seriously shady financial dealings between the team and, surprise, surprise, some elected officials. Apparently, he thought using Signal—a messaging app known for privacy—was enough to cover up his tracks. But alas, lying under oath in court rarely ends well.

In a face-palm-worthy resignation statement, Becker heroically championed his so-called accomplishments during his time in office, like “ending costly litigation” and “generating new revenue streams.” How touching! Could he have possibly mentioned the whole perjury thing? Nah, that would ruin the vibe, right?

So now, as Becker prepares for a delightful prison term that could span up to four years (is he putting this on his resume?), we’re left pondering if he’ll finally grasp the concept of consequences. He’s scheduled for sentencing on January 31, 2025, and let’s just say, it’s hard to imagine this is how he envisioned his legacy.

In a world where local politicians can still pull a fast one on their constituents, let Becker serve as a reminder that sometimes, karma comes with a gavel and a jail cell. We’ll be watching, Santa Clara. Stay tuned for the next episode of: “Politicians Behaving Badly.”