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Residents urge council to appoint Dr. Francis Marquez to District 5 vacancy
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Cypress City Council to appoint former councilmember Dr. Francis Marquez to fill the District 5 vacancy, citing her prior council service, federal experience and local work during the pandemic. The council set an application deadline of Oct. 30 for the position.
Dozens of residents addressed the council during the second oral communications period to recommend Dr. Francis Marquez for the District 5 council seat left vacant by Scott Munikas. Barbara Loera said the community believes "it's imperative for Doctor Marquez to continue carrying out her work seeking transparency and accountability with our taxpayer dollars." David Hsu described Marquez's record of public service, citing her 2020 election to the council, work organizing volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic and his view that she is "the person" best suited to fill the vacancy.
Several speakers credited Marquez with prior work stopping a proposed trash-facility siting near King Elementary and opposing a 10-year trash contract that increased rates. David Avila and Wayne Comeau reiterated her academic credentials and federal staffing experience; multiple speakers said she had helped secure federal funding for STEM and youth programs, describing an appropriation of $50,000,000 for related projects as part of her record on Capitol Hill (claim reported by speakers).
City staff reiterated that applications are available at the city clerk's office and on the city's website; the city manager said the deadline for required materials is Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:00 PM with no exceptions. No formal appointment occurred at this meeting; the council received public input and noted the application deadline.
