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Council approves towing contract after dispute over donations and possible recusal

Ontario City Council · May 10, 2026
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Summary

Council approved agenda item 14, awarding a towing-related contract, after public comment raised questions about contributions by a tow company and whether the mayor should recuse himself. The mayor denied personal receipt of funds; Laura Costa, the applicant, spoke and the measure passed 4-1.

The Ontario City Council approved agenda item 14, a contract-related matter concerning towing and storage services, after a period of public comment and an exchange among council members about potential conflicts of interest.

Council member Valencia asked whether Mayor Leon should recuse himself from the item because of a reported relationship between the mayor and an entity connected to the purchase of a towing business.…

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