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Ojai council approves closed-session agenda as residents debate indemnifying councilmember and amicus brief
Summary
The Ojai City Council approved a motion to move into closed session while residents urged the council during public comment to indemnify Councilmember Leslie Ruhl and debated whether the city should join as amicus in Byrne v. Ruhl.
The Ojai City Council approved a motion to adjourn into closed session and heard public comment urging the council to indemnify Councilmember Leslie Ruhl and to reject joining as amicus in ongoing litigation.
The council voted, by roll call, to approve the closed-session agenda. The motion passed with Mayor Gilman, Mayor Pro Tem Lang, Councilmember Wittman, Councilmember Ruhl and Councilmember Meng recorded as voting yes.
Public commenters addressed two closed-session items that were not publicly explained. A commenter identifying as Starchild asked the council to "indemnify Leslie Ruehl" and said indemnity "helps preserve that…
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