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Residents press for more patrols and accountability; allegations against a councilmember prompt calls for review
Summary
Public comment focused on crime and policing: residents urged continued patrols and support for the police department, raised allegations against a councilmember and asked the mayor and council to seek clarity on that member’s legal status. Council and staff said full inquiries must follow legal channels.
La Marque — Public comment at the April 22 meeting concentrated on public safety, neighborhood thefts and a series of allegations directed at a sitting councilmember that several speakers said warrant formal review.
Several residents praised the La Marque Police Department’s recent work and asked for more patrols in high‑crime areas. Jack Mazzola told the council, “I just wanna congratulate Chief Aragon, his staff, and all of our officers… they’ve been doing a really good job bringing crime down,” and urged neighbors to report suspicious activity. Multiple residents described recent car burglaries and suspected trafficking or game rooms; Cathy Heron Keith said recent patrols and…
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