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Public commenters accuse Tolleson board of misuse of funds; recall effort announced as residents demand accounting
Summary
Several public speakers at the Tolleson Union High School District board meeting accused district leaders of misusing public funds, cited a $25 million transfer to an outside district or entity, and said a recall effort has begun; the board approved a consent agenda despite commenter objections.
Several public speakers at the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meeting on Sept. 16 urged accountability from district leaders and raised concerns about recent financial transactions and governance practices.
A speaker identifying themselves as a community member said, “A recall effort has now officially begun,” and accused board and district leaders of repeated failures, including alleged violations of open‑meeting laws and public‑records requests. That commenter urged a recall to “restore honest, responsible, and respectful leadership.”
Alan Murad, who identified himself during public comment, said residents and other witnesses have raised questions about a $25 million real‑estate transaction and alleged…
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