Public comment

Suggested the council speak first, then take public comment, then return to the dais, saying the current order left late-night speakers addressing a tired body.

Asked about the Liberty Bell, cell service in North La Verne, a campaign sign placement dispute, and demanded transparency on the Sierra La Verne Golf LLC formed by developer Matthew Waken.

Asked for a future update on plans to improve cell service in north La Verne.

Gave a shout-out to planning intern Caitlin Cavan for her patient, helpful service.

Announced his campaign for La Verne City Council, citing his four degrees from ULV and lifelong roots in the city.

First-time meeting attendee asked how residents can better inform themselves about agenda items before commenting.

Demanded a public apology from someone who emailed the council accusing him of decorum violations, calling it libel, and defended his free speech rights.

Repeated her request for a meeting to present her voluntary group insurance proposal for city employees before leaving for her son's birthday.

Spoke during general public comment on non-agenda matters.

Raised affordability, the skipped annual mayor rotation, the budget deficit correction, the Plateau pipeline, cell service, and the Ducks tickets disclosure.

Wide-ranging critique: water rate 'fiasco,' meter and sewer hikes, six-figure overtime for 16 employees, 17% more staff despite fewer residents, and hypocrisy on sales tax; said quality of life is the worst in his 50 years here.