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Heated public comments over impending censure of councilmember Sandoval dominate Salinas meeting
Summary
Public-comment speakers at the Dec. 2 Salinas council meeting overwhelmingly urged the council not to censure Councilmember Andrew Sandoval and voiced concerns about free speech, a DA investigation into petition signatures, campaign contributions and transparency.
A large and repeated theme of public comment at the Salinas City Council meeting on Dec. 2 centered on an impending censure of Councilmember Andrew Sandoval and allegations surrounding recent council conduct and a related District Attorney investigation. Multiple speakers accused city leadership of trying to silence a council member for exercising public-record requests, raising questions about transparency and posting critical social-media content.
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