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Residents demand transparency in city manager recruitment and criticize alleged misconduct; several speakers voice support for Councilmember Ortiz
Summary
Public commenters urged transparency in the city manager recruitment process and expressed support for Councilmember Ortiz amid allegations referenced in closed session. Speakers included residents, a domestic‑violence advocate and representatives of immigrant rights groups who also urged inclusion in the budget process.
Several residents used the public comment period at the May 6 San Bernardino City Council meeting to call for transparency in the city manager recruitment process and to express support for Councilmember Ortiz, who has been the subject of allegations referenced in the meeting’s closed session.
Dolores Armstead, identifying herself as a resident, said she supported Councilmember Ortiz and asked that those accused of wrongdoing be held accountable. “Council member Ortiz, thank you for doing this. We know it's hard to continue to be a target, but that is what makes you a true leader in San Bernardino and a hometown hero,” Armstead said.
Christian Sobrano Thomas Shaughnessy,…
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