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Resident alleges censorship, police misuse and calls for audits at Pasadena council public comment
Summary
During public comment at the Jan. 7 Pasadena City Council meeting, multiple residents raised concerns about alleged censorship of council videos and misuse of police resources. A commenter called for audits, unedited livestreams and accountability; no formal staff response or council action was recorded.
Several Pasadena residents used the Jan. 7 public comment period to raise concerns about city transparency, alleged censorship of council videos and what one speaker described as misuse of police resources.
Taz Smith, a frequent commenter, told the council he had recorded videos that he said show "censorship" of council YouTube uploads and alleged city police officers were using patrol vehicles and taxpayer-funded…
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