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Residents urge protection of petition signers' rights and call for transparency over DA inquiry
Summary
Multiple public commenters told the Salinas City Council they are concerned about an investigation involving referendum petition signers and argued that law enforcement and district‑attorney involvement could chill protected petitioning and free‑speech rights; speakers requested public records and transparency about any referral to the DA.
Several Salinas residents used the public‑comment period to raise civil‑liberties concerns about an investigation into referendum petition signers and to criticize council conduct.
A Protect Salinas Renters representative told the council that "government retaliation such as an investigation or intimidation of petition signers can violate these fundamental rights unless clear…
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