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Caller Reuben Crowley accuses Council member Gabriela Santiago of fraud and election interference
Summary
Reuben Crowley called into the council meeting to accuse Council member Gabriela Santiago (referred to in the recording as both 'Romero' and 'Ramirez') of lying and cheating, cited a federal court case and ballot dispute, and said he would support challengers; council staff did not respond to the specific accusations during the call.
During public comment, caller Reuben Crowley identified himself and directed sharp accusations at Council Member Gabriela Santiago, saying, "Gabriela Santiago Ramirez, District 6, city council member, you're a fraud." Crowley accused city officials of long-term cheating, referenced a federal court case and an alleged ballot removal, and said he and others would continue to fight for candidates challenging the current leadership.
The caller mentioned several named officials and actors — including Michael Edward Duggan and Ramon Jackson — and said the caller planned to take public action. Council staff acknowledged the comment but did not record a departmental or member response on the transcript.
The remarks were delivered as public comment; no formal motion, investigation, or staff report was introduced at the meeting in response to the accusations.
