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Desert Hot Springs council ratifies removal of public safety commissioner after dispute over police oversight
Summary
The council ratified the removal of a public safety commission member at the appointing council member's request. Former vice chair Michael Rizzio told the council he was removed after raising concerns about a credible report of excessive force; he urged transparency and accountability.
The Desert Hot Springs City Council on April 15 ratified the removal of a member of the Public Safety Commission at the request of the appointing council member.
Council Member Pai asked the council to ratify the removal, citing the appointing authority. The city attorney read applicable municipal-code…
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