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Heated public comments about council member’s social media posts prompt request for executive session to review code of conduct
Summary
A prolonged unscheduled public comment period over Councilmember Janette Garcia’s social media posts led Councilmember Max White to request an executive session to review whether the city’s code of conduct applies.
A lengthy unscheduled public‑comment period focused on social media posts by Councilmember Janette Garcia that referenced actor Tom Hanks and drew national attention. Dozens of speakers addressed the council in support of and critical of Garcia’s posts; multiple residents urged the council to address the matter under the city’s code of conduct.
Speakers critical of Garcia argued the posts used offensive language and brought negative attention to Avondale; some requested that the…
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