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Residents flood Salinas council public comment defending Councilmember Andrew Sandoval amid proposed censure
Salinas City Council · December 15, 2025
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Summary
Dozens of residents used the Dec. 9 public-comment period to oppose a proposed censure of Councilmember Andrew Sandoval, arguing it is political and undermines public trust; speakers urged the council to focus on violence reduction and housing needs instead.
Dozens of residents spoke during the public-comment period at the Salinas City Council’s Dec. 9 meeting to defend Councilmember Andrew Sandoval and criticize a proposed censure. Several speakers said Sandoval’s outreach and constituent work merit support rather than…
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