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Dozens speak at Whittier public comment period; emails forwarded to council
Summary
Two teleconference speakers and 19 live public commenters addressed the council during the May 5 meeting; staff forwarded emailed correspondence and recordings are part of the record.
During the May 5, 2026 meeting the council opened a public comment period in which two teleconference participants (identified as Julian and D.K.) and 19 live commenters addressed the Council at the lectern. The meeting record lists the live commenters as Tom Hall; Veronica Garcia; Javier Garcia; Brandon Arcega; Yasmin Gomez; Nolan Carter; Shannon Hammer; Tony Avila; Stephanie Vallejo; Brenda Castillo; Felicia; Jenny Martin; Andrew Moraga; Gail Bryson; Mary Gorman‑Sullens; Helen Rahder; David Dickerson; Maggie Moe; and Rolando Cano.
Mayor James Becerra explained the procedure for in‑person and Zoom commenters and staff forwarded email correspondence to council members for review. The minutes note that all public comments and submitted documents are part of the record and are on file with the City Clerk; an audio recording is available through the City’s website.
