; Credit card and expense issues In June 2010 , Brown came under media attention for matters relating to his spending on his council credit card and other council expense claims , which included items of a personal nature like toys , groceries and insect repellent . ; Credit card and expense issues In June 2010 , Brown came under media attention for matters relating to his spending on his council credit card and other council expense claims , which included items of a personal nature like toys , groceries and insect repellant .