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San Gabriel council approves foreign-funded trip to Taiwan after tense debate, members direct staff to develop travel policy
Summary
The San Gabriel City Council voted 5-0 on April 15 to approve a city-sponsored visit to Taiwan paid for by foreign hosts, rejecting a motion to postpone while several members pressed for a formal travel policy and clearer disclosures.
The San Gabriel City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve a city-sponsored trip to Taiwan paid for by an overseas host, approving consent calendar item F after extended questioning and floor debate. Mayor Denise Menchaca and four council members voted to authorize the visit; no city funds will pay for the travel, staff said.
Council Member Herrera Avila raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and asked for legal guidance. "Can the city attorney advise whether council member, Wu and mayor Menchaca should be required to recuse themselves from voting on this item?" she asked during debate. Herrera Avila also moved to postpone the item and direct staff to return with a formal travel policy; that motion failed for lack of a…
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