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Residents accuse Calimesa officials of contract steering and secret property talks; city staff disputes claims
Summary
Two public commenters accused city leadership of nondisclosure and steering contracts; one said recent remarks by the mayor were disparaging to seniors. City staff and the mayor disputed the timeline of a Bank of America building acquisition and defended procurement practices; the city manager said the accusations were inaccurate and that staff operate with integrity.
During communications from the public, Donna Johnson told the council she was speaking for many senior residents in mobile‑home parks and said recent remarks by Mayor Molina and a deputy city manager (quoted in the record) were ‘‘disparaging, demeaning and untrue’’ and put seniors at risk. Johnson described intensive monitoring by park managers (cameras and audio/video in shared spaces) and urged council awareness of residents’ dignity and safety.
Another commenter, Heather Carruthers, told the…
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