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Multiple speakers tell Pasadena council they are seeking answers from police; speakers accuse officials of inaction
Summary
During public comment, residents accused city officials and police of ignoring wrongful-death concerns and alleged unequal treatment by city leadership; the council did not take formal action on the allegations at the meeting.
Several members of the public used the council’s public-comment period to press the Pasadena City Council and local law enforcement for answers about alleged misconduct and unresolved deaths.
Steven Alvarez told the council he felt he had been treated unequally by current and prior administrations and said he had obtained required permits and inspections but was denied help for handicap accommodations for his mother. "I received my permits. I passed my inspections," Alvarez said as he described his efforts and urged more equitable treatment for the city’s North Side.
Eric Sanchez addressed the council about the hanging death of Danny Stevens, saying officials had canceled meetings and declined to provide explanations. He told the council family members want the truth and said, "I find it very detestable that everyone just hiding from the truth." Sanchez named individuals and urged further inquiry from authorities.
Robert Jeter accused council members and staff of personal attacks and institutional misconduct, cited case number 258819, and warned of accountability. "A freight train of accountability approaches," Jeter said, alleging the city had failed to rectify misconduct and criticizing the council's response to complaints.
No formal investigations or directives were recorded in response during the public-comment portion. Council members and the mayor acknowledged speakers but did not announce specific follow-up actions on the allegations during this meeting.
The meeting then continued to routine items, including approval of minutes, ordinances and appropriations. The council's record shows the comments were screened and allowed on the agenda; the speakers' concerns were entered into the public record but remained unresolved as of the meeting's close.
