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Residents press council on alleged campaign misconduct and urge support for Councilmember Ortiz
Summary
Multiple speakers at public comment urged the council to investigate alleged campaign‑related misconduct, defended Councilmember Ortiz and criticized the city manager recruitment process and meeting timing.
At public comment before the Council of the City of San Bernardino, several residents raised allegations of improper campaign activity, urged an investigation, and voiced support for Councilmember Ortiz.
Dolores Armstead opened the segment by saying she came “to support council member Ortiz,” and claimed that local police had confirmed the campaign conduct allegations she described. “Council member Ortiz, thank you for doing this,” Armstead said, calling Ortiz “a hometown hero.”
John Shellenberger of the…
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