Council conduct

Thanked police officers and praised Civil Service Commission Chair Michelle Sherman; warned a person making false statements about her to stop.

Leveled accusations against Councilmember Villapudua and criticized council conduct, invoking hate speech and sexual assault allegations.

Accused council members of scripted testimony and leveled personal accusations at Vice Mayor Lee.

Commented on councilmember behavior and accountability.

Thanked Mayor Fugazi and commented on council behavior.

A South Stockton resident who raised concerns about council behavior and how people are treated, plus social media.

Raised concerns about councilmember behavior and treatment, and thanked city staff; a document was filed.

Criticized councilmember behavior and raised concerns about the city budget and corruption.

Praised Council Member Ponce, opposed bringing anyone back mid-litigation, recounted his own city clerk filing experience, and accused council members of corruption and ruining a legacy.

Praised the council on park and pool openings and asked for a positive, civil meeting.

Criticized Vice Mayor Lee's conduct at the last meeting, saying he talked down and shouted down a speaker, and questioned his transparency about residency and potential litigation.

Raised a recent shooting of a child, praised Franklin High's band at Carnegie Hall, and sharply criticized council infighting and a proposed council salary increase.

Alleged he was assaulted and verbally threatened by Council Member Jason Lee while waiting in line at the March 3 meeting, and said he is considering a civil suit.

Supported the resolution and the ICE facility walkthrough, and criticized character assassination targeting Black city leaders.

Opposed the resolution, citing federal funding threats to sanctuary cities, and criticized Vice Mayor Lee's conduct.

Criticized selective enforcement of decorum rules and urged love and unity; supported the resolution.

Reflected on the optimism of last year's first meeting and expressed heartbreak over the council's current divisions.