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West Covina council votes to introduce ordinance easing removal of commissioners over objections from minority member and residents
Summary
The council voted 3–1 to introduce an ordinance that would allow removal of appointed commissioners without the current 'for cause' requirement; Councilman Cantos voted no and multiple residents spoke against the change during public comment.
The West Covina City Council voted 3–1 on April 1 to introduce an ordinance that would amend municipal code section 2‑67 to allow the council to remove commissioners without the current 'for cause' requirement. Councilman Brian Cantos cast the lone vote opposed.
Council Member Brian Gutierrez, who introduced the item as a “Mother may I” request at an earlier meeting, argued the change would increase accountability and oversight of commissioners. “...this is an accountability measure,” Gutierrez said during the item’s discussion, urging the council to consider removal…
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