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Public commenters press Oxnard council on police accountability, sanctuary‑city policy and local parking concerns
Summary
During the Feb. 18 City of Oxnard meeting, multiple members of the public raised separate concerns including allegations of police misconduct, a request to declare Oxnard a longstanding sanctuary city in practice, large trailers parked along Oxnard Boulevard and a time‑sensitive venue request from a community organization.
Multiple speakers used the public comment period at the Feb. 18 Oxnard City Council meeting to raise a range of community concerns, including calls for police accountability, a formal sanctuary‑city commitment, continued community events and complaints about large trailers blocking traffic along Oxnard Boulevard.
Isaac Morales, who identified himself as a survivor of domestic violence and as a former city employee, told the council he believes the Oxnard Police Department has “protected and enabled” his abusers and that his efforts to pursue accountability have been rebuffed; he asked for “reform, transparency, accountability, and rooting out of…
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