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Whittier council chambers cleared after violent, racist outburst during public comment
Summary
A public comment period at the Whittier City Council's Sept. 23 meeting devolved into shouting and racial slurs, prompting the presiding officer to clear the council chambers; the city attorney cited Government Code 54957.95 and Penal Code 403 and the council continued the meeting via Zoom.
A Whittier City Council public comment period on Sept. 23 was interrupted by a disruptive audience member whose remarks included profanity, threats and racial slurs, prompting the presiding officer to pause the meeting and order the chambers cleared.
Mayor Venatieri and staff repeatedly warned the audience to maintain decorum before the meeting was suspended. City Attorney (name not stated) later told the council the chambers had been cleared "due to a disturbance" and cited Government Code 54957.95…
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