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Downey council approves consent items, hears public comments including fraud allegation at regional water agency

City of Downey City Council · August 27, 2025
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Summary

Council approved the consent calendar (with items 9 and 14 pulled for discussion). Public comment included praise for veterans, a critique of cap-and-trade, and a public allegation of felony-level fraud at the Central Basin Municipal Water District; speaker said he provided the complaint to the council and city attorney.

The City Council approved the consent calendar with Mayor Sosa absent after Councilmembers pulled Items 9 and 14 for discussion. Item 9 (amendment to expand CityNet outreach) and Item 14 (FY progress report) were discussed separately and approved after briefing and Q&A.

During public comment four speakers addressed the council. Jim…

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