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Residents press council for answers on convention center, make misconduct allegations
Summary
Two public commenters raised concerns about the convention center project and alleged improper conduct related to police personnel and investigations; the council heard the complaints and several members called for more information before final budget votes.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the Sept. 2 Pasadena City Council meeting to raise sharp criticisms of the city's convention center project and to allege misconduct in local police investigations and personnel decisions.
Citizen Steven Alvarez said he opposed use of tax dollars for the convention center and accused council members and officials of "backdoor dealings" connected to reinstatement of a police supervisor. Alvarez told the council: "You voted to raise our taxes...When we find out backdoor…
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