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Residents clash over campaign mailer and renew allegations tied to Councilman Lopez lawsuit
Summary
Public commenters at the Montclair City Council accused and defended Councilman Ben Lopez over a campaign mailer and repeated allegations that led to past investigations; the city attorney said the city settled with two plaintiffs and has filed a cross-complaint seeking reimbursement, with trial set for mid-2025.
Public criticism over a campaign mailer and renewed allegations about conduct by Councilman Ben Lopez dominated a lengthy public-comment period at Monday's Montclair City Council meeting.
A speaker who identified only as Alex said an "independent inspection investigation" had found that Lopez sexually harassed two city employees in 2022 and argued the city had spent "nearly $1 million" to resolve claims. "It is deeply troubling that Mr. Lopez decided to run for reelection," the speaker said, urging voters to hold…
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