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Resident urges Uvalde County court to address ethical questions about local officials
Summary
At public comment, Diana Oladocuru accused several officials of ethically questionable residency and redistricting moves and asked County Judge Jerry Bates to appoint a replacement so Commissioner Yackel could step down while running for county judge.
Diana Oladocuru told the Uvalde County Commissioners Court that several recent decisions, while not illegal, raise ethical concerns and undermine public confidence. "Are they ethical? Do they have integrity?" she asked, listing incidents involving elected and appointed officials.
Oladocuru said County Commissioner Mariano Vargas moved from Precinct 2 to Precinct 1 years ago and that a subsequent redistricting created a small "nook" to keep another commissioner in Precinct 2.…
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