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San Fernando council confirms two commissioners, rejects one amid controversy over comments about Cindy Montanez
Summary
Council approved two appointments to city commissions but voted down Ricardo Benitez for the Transportation and Public Safety Commission after a contentious exchange over remarks he made about the late Cindy Montanez.
The San Fernando City Council confirmed two commission appointments on Jan. 21 and rejected a third after an extended public and council discussion.
Council member Patty Lopez's appointees were confirmed: Christian Garcia to the Parks, Wellness and Recreation Commission and Mario Lua to the Planning and Preservation Commission. Both were approved by roll call vote after brief presentations of their resumes and remarks from the nominees.
The council declined to confirm Lopez's nomination of Ricardo Benitez to the…
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