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Public commenter raises ethics concerns about a council member; mayor cites limits while litigation is pending
City of Avondale City Council · December 15, 2025
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Summary
A public commenter asked why the council appears unable to act on allegations involving Council Member Janet Garcia; the mayor clarified that because there has been no trial the member remains presumed innocent and the council's options are limited while litigation is pending.
During public comment Maria Alvarado raised concerns about elected officials’ behavior and referenced a six-page city code of conduct while alluding to published allegations involving Council Member Janet Garcia. Alvarado questioned why the…
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