A public meeting in Morgan Hill addressed allegations against Mayor Mark Turner by Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martinez Beltran, who claimed he pushed her during a February meeting. Investigation results showed insufficient evidence to support her claims, which have divided the community. Many residents urged the City Council to move past this issue. Turner accused Martinez Beltran of trying to discredit him and announced plans to propose her removal from mayor pro tem due to perceived unworthiness. The meeting reflected a desire among residents to refocus on city governance rather than personal conflicts.
Investigators found insufficient evidence to support claims made by Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martinez Beltran that Mayor Mark Turner pushed her during a February meeting.
Shelline K. Bennett stated that Martinez Beltran's description of events was inconsistent and noted that the police investigation did not find sufficient evidence of criminal battery.
Turner claimed that Martinez Beltran's accusations were attempts to discredit him, motivated by personal animosity and a desire to harm his reputation.
Turner announced intentions to propose a motion to remove Martinez Beltran from her position as mayor pro tem, deeming her unworthy of the title.
Collection
[
|
...
]