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El Mirage council censures Councilmember Anita Norton McDaniel after staff harassment complaint; sanctions approved 5-2
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing and debate, the El Mirage Common Council voted 5-2 on Oct. 7 to censure Councilmember Anita Norton McDaniel, remove her from committee assignments, restrict official travel for one year and limit staff communication to designated city appointees, following a staff complaint about an interaction in June.
The City of El Mirage Common Council voted on Oct. 7 to censure Councilmember Anita Norton McDaniel and to impose related sanctions after a staff member filed a complaint alleging an unprofessional interaction at City Hall on June 19.
Council Member Dorsey, who moved the formal action, described the matter as “what was said that caused the employee to be uncomfortable,” and argued the council faced potential liability if the conduct continued. Dorsey moved that the council formally censure Norton McDaniel, remove her from committee assignments, restrict her travel for one year effective Oct. 7, 2025, and limit…
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