Censure of Councilmember Andrew Sandoval
Summary
The council formally censured Sandoval over conduct and social media posts aimed at colleagues. Nearly all of the roughly 70 speakers opposed it, calling it retaliation and a free-speech issue; a handful supported it as accountability for bullying and intimidation. The vote was 5-1 with Sandoval abstaining.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers warned the city could face litigation costs from the censure; no figure was given.
Supporters say councilmembers working in a collegial environment; critics say the council majority.
Critics say District 5 residents lose their chosen representative's voice and the city's public trust suffers.
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