Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council approves appointments list despite objections over StopWaste reassignment
Summary
Council ratified a slate of intergovernmental appointments after debate over the removal of Vice Mayor Simon from Alameda County StopWaste; vote passed 4–1–2 amid criticism that the mayor did not consult the affected member.
San Leandro City Council ratified a list of intergovernmental appointments after a heated discussion about the removal of Vice Mayor Fred (Rey) Simon from the Alameda County StopWaste agency.
Vice Mayor Simon told the council he wanted to remain on the StopWaste board and said he had relevant experience from prior service on a sanitary district. “I took the classes … I have institutional knowledge, and I'm just getting to know my colleagues…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
