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Censure and litigation shadow Ben Lopez’s re‑election campaign; he says cases unresolved and denies wrongdoing
Summary
Incumbent Ben Lopez defended his record and denied wrongdoing at a Montclair forum after the city council censured him; Lopez said litigation is ongoing, attorneys advised limited comment, and he called a reported $750,000 legal‑fees figure "purported." Other candidates said censure and staff protections remain priorities.
At a candidates forum in Montclair, council incumbent Ben Lopez faced repeated questions about a council censure and related litigation while defending his decision to seek reelection.
Candidates and audience members raised the council’s prior censure of Lopez and the mayor’s call for his resignation over allegations relating to staff sexual harassment. Raft said Lopez had not completed city‑required ethics training and supported continued…
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