Residents publicly back Council member Ortiz and press council on city manager process amid allegations

Several residents and advocates used the public‑comment period to voice support for Council member Ortiz, criticize elements of the city manager recruiting process, and call for transparency and accountability in response to alleged wrongdoing by unspecified parties.

Dolores Armstead opened public comment saying she came "to support council member Ortiz" and that the allegations referenced in a claim were not new, citing events tied to a prior seventh‑ward election. “Chief Goodman had confirmed that council member, treasurer Ortiz, had been run, her campaign had been run just like she was told,” Armstead said, and added that the review was necessary so that "those who broke the law are held accountable." Armstead urged a restart of the city manager recruitment process, saying the selection…