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Council fails to reappoint Amalia Mejia to Police Oversight Commission after 4-3 vote; supermajority requirement cited
Summary
The Santa Ana City Council voted 4-3 against reappointing Amalia Mejia to the Police Oversight Commission. Supporters emphasized her academic background and local roots; opponents said her conduct showed anti-police bias. Clerk noted a supermajority of five votes was required for the appointment to carry.
A motion to appoint Amalia Mejia to the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission failed after a 4-3 vote, with Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Pena Losa and Visera voting no. The council had been asked to reappoint Mejia to the civilian oversight body.
Councilmember Bailenson spoke against the reappointment, saying, "I cannot in good conscience support the reappointment... The commissioner has demonstrated a clear anti-police…
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