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Council keeps Robert Quintero on Park Board after he cites medical absences
Summary
Robert Quintero addressed the council about medical issues and recovery before the council voted unanimously to allow him to remain on the Park Board of Trustees despite attendance below the 75% threshold in Galveston city code §2-164.
The Galveston City Council on July 24 considered whether to remove Robert Quintero from the Park Board of Trustees under city code §2-164 for failing to attend 75% of meetings in a 12-month period. After Quintero addressed the council, members voted unanimously to allow him to continue serving.
Quintero spoke directly to council about the reasons for his absences, which he characterized as excused: a medical sleep study and subsequent…
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