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Speakers at Harlingen meeting accuse mayor of interfering in airport affairs; city does not take action
Summary
Multiple residents used citizen comments to accuse the mayor of interfering in airport hiring, causing resignations and prompting FAA investigations; speakers asked whether the city would face fines or grant losses, and alleged nepotism at other utilities. Commissioners did not take action during the meeting.
Several speakers used the Nov. 20 citizens‑communications period to raise sharp criticisms of city leadership and airport oversight. Don Ray Leonard accused the mayor of interfering in the airport's hiring process and linked that interference to the resignation of aviation staff and repeated FAA…
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