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Goleta council reports indemnification vote for mayor following closed session

3648386 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

The council reported a closed-session action authorizing the city attorney's office to provide defense and indemnification for the mayor in pending litigation, with a reservation of rights and a possible withdrawal if the matter falls outside official duties.

At the June 3 Goleta City Council meeting, the council reported one item of reportable action from a closed session earlier that day: it approved, by a 4‑0 vote with the mayor abstaining, a request by the mayor for defense and indemnification in pending litigation.

City staff member Rosen read the report. He said the action concerned the matter read into the record at 4 p.m., a lawsuit…

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