Public obliterates Amezcua; told to support, resign, or be recalled
Accused of inaction and betrayal, Amezcua was confronted by residents who demanded accountability and change, or be removed.
A marathon public comment session spanning over five hours turned into an obliterating roast session at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, as over 100 residents blasted Mayor Valerie Amezcua for her perceived silence and inaction during recent ICE raids that still leaves much of the city gripped with fear.
Tensions were already high before the Council meeting even officially started — which, in typical fashion, began 37 minutes late. But what wasn’t typical was what happened just before the meeting was ordered.
Read more of what happened during Tuesday's meeting here.
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