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Publisher raises allegations about staff leave, towels and appointments during public comment
Summary
A publisher spoke during public comment alleging irregularities around staff administrative leave, a towel incident at a hotel, alleged lack of due process for a recent appointment and concerns about a third party attending an executive session; council did not take action but accepted the comments into the record.
During the meeting’s public-comment period, David (Dave) Cortinez, identified himself as a publisher and investigative reporter for La Bois Hispanic (a statewide publication), and raised several allegations concerning city personnel matters and recent decisions.
Cortinez said he was investigating "Mr. Gonzales being put on leave" and told council he had sought information from the hotel where council members had…
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