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San Leandro council sets Jan. 5 privilege discussion and Jan. 20 disciplinary hearing
Summary
After weeks of public pressure to release an investigative report, the San Leandro City Council voted to schedule a Jan. 5 meeting to consider waiving attorney‑client privilege on the Oct. 31 investigation and set a Jan. 20 disciplinary hearing that could include censure for two councilmembers.
The San Leandro City Council voted on Dec. 8 to schedule a "discussion and possible action" item for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to consider waiving attorney‑client privilege on the Oct. 31, 2025 investigative report related to complaints by Vice Mayor Bowen. The council also voted to hold disciplinary hearings on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, to consider possible discipline up to and including censure for Councilmembers Aguilar and Simon.
City Attorney Rich Pirotta told the council the November 3 action on the same matter had been "rendered null and void" because it was not properly agendized, and that the council must follow the Administrative Code and Brown Act requirements. He said if the council…
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