To add to the mystery of Paul Saracino, the bungalow in Hollywood, Fla., that he gave as his address when arrested has also been used for years as a mail drop for Deco Labels, the Ford family company headquartered in Etobicoke. The Hollywood home is owned by the Saracino family.
Court records in Florida show Saracino, 48, has faced charges in the past for offences including cocaine possession. The drug charges were dismissed in court. His only convictions were in 1995, for a charge of drinking and driving and in 2004, for soliciting a prostitute. There were no charges and convictions after 2004.
The Star was unable to determine how much Saracino is paid. His salary comes out of a councillor’s annual staffing budget of $224,264, paid for by taxpayer funds. The city does not make staff salaries public; it is up to a councillor to do so if he or she wishes.