Censure hearing opened for Councilmember Arturo Flores after allegations draw split council reaction

The Huntington Park City Council opened a public hearing April 28 to consider a staff‑draft resolution censuring Councilmember Arturo Flores for alleged off‑duty misconduct that, according to the resolution text read into the record, is the subject of a law‑enforcement inquiry.

Mayor Eddie Martinez read the resolution at length, which recites the city’s code of conduct and alleges that an incident reported to the Los Angeles Police Department on Nov. 14, 2025, involved Councilmember Flores and led to an LAPD investigation. The resolution as read would impose administrative measures — removal from discretionary assignments, suspension of city outreach accounts and a ban on city‑funded travel — effective immediately upon adoption and remaining in effect until the investigation is resolved (or for the remainder of his term if charged). The resolution also requests that Flores voluntarily resign.

Councilmembers voiced differing views. Several members said they believed the complainant and supported censure to protect public trust. One councilmember urged Flores to acknowledge harm and consider stepping down; another said calling out a pattern of behavior was necessary. During the hearing, councilmembers repeatedly referenced prior investigations involving other officials and called for accountability.

Councilmember Arturo Flores responded at length. He denied the resolution’s recitals as stated and characterized parts of the drafting as legally and grammatically defective; he said the council lacked verified admissible evidence to declare the recitals “true and correct,” and he objected to punitive measures for conduct he described as outside the scope of city duties. “I am innocent,” Flores said, and told the council he would cooperate with investigators; he also argued for even‑handed treatment compared with other council members who have been under investigation.

The city police chief told councilmembers the department had unredacted copies of the initial police report and investigative materials and confirmed the case had been reviewed by the district attorney’s office. Flores and some supporters countered that the DA previously declined to file charges in one related referral and repeatedly stressed due‑process concerns.

At the transcript cutoff the public hearing had concluded and council debate was underway; no final council action on the censure resolution was recorded in the available transcript.