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Resident urges council to install independent auditor under Measure L, nominates Jason Hunter
Summary
Earl Kotzwich, an in-chamber commenter, told the Mayor and Council that Measure L (2024) passed with 65% support and urged the appointment of an independent internal auditor, nominating Jason Hunter and alleging misconduct by city officials.
Earl Kotzwich, whom the chair noted was present in the chamber, told the Mayor and Council that city residents passed Measure L in 2024 and pressed the council to implement an independent internal audit function. "The city residents passed measure l back in 2024," Kotzwich said, adding that "the percentage the measure l was passed by was 65% of the residents that wanted an internal auditor." He called for oversight independent of council control and nominated a private citizen, saying: "I nominate Jason Hunter myself."
Kotzwich's remarks included broad allegations about city finances and conduct; he told the dais, "you guys have stolen" and later said, "As an American, I want you all in jail." The comments were delivered during the public-comment period and were framed by the speaker as demands that the council follow the will of voters under Measure L. The city did not respond on the record during public comment to the specific allegations. The chair then closed public comment and moved the meeting into closed session to address the recruitment of an inspector general.
