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Stockton council adopts censure of Councilmember Padilla after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2024, Stockton City Council voted 5‑0 (Mayor Lincoln absent) to adopt a censure resolution finding sufficient evidence that discretionary funds were used at an event where political activity occurred; Padilla denied intent and urged that the gathering was a community event.
The Stockton City Council on Nov. 12 adopted a censure resolution against Councilmember Michelle Padilla after a public hearing in which staff said the ad hoc committee found evidence that taxpayer funds were used at an event that became political in nature. The motion passed 5‑0 with Mayor Lincoln absent.
City Clerk staff summarized the ad hoc committee’s findings, saying the committee concluded that several candidates spoke at the event, at least one speaker encouraged votes for another candidate, one speaker referenced creating a majority voting block and that Councilmember Padilla and at least one speaker wore campaign‑style shirts.…
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