Censure of Councilmember Ortiz

Argued the methods used to access law enforcement records against Dr. Ortiz were illegal, questioned testimony in the censure proceeding, and asked the city manager to investigate.

Urged the council to apply the same effort spent on the censure to the city's pressing issues.

Compared this censure to the earlier Kim Calvin censure, said the city has no plan, and criticized council leadership.

Police Managers Association president defended Chief Goodman and said the false CLETS claims make it hard to recruit and keep quality staff.

A retired police sergeant who urged Ortiz to resign, calling her $2 million lawsuit against the bankrupt city unethical.

An off-duty police administrator who defended Chief Goodman's leadership and backed the council's action.

Seventh Ward resident who said Ortiz does a good job calling out corruption and urged the council to move forward and stop wasting time.

A police officer who explained that the 2020 CLETS inquiry was standard practice for a reported threat investigation.

A 14-year-old who called the censure a joke, told the council to fix real problems, and asked councilmembers to vote no.

Thanked the council for the hearing and said the ongoing accusations have hurt morale and the city's effectiveness.

Police Management Association vice president who explained the 2020 CLETS inquiry predated Chief Goodman's tenure here.

Said Ortiz violated her oath of office, defamed the chief, and should resign immediately.

Spoke for the police civilian employees union in full support of Chief Goodman.

A council candidate who said the censure looks like retaliation against a political opponent and urged the council to stop it.

A mayoral candidate who said the city should handle this in court and focus on homelessness, jobs, and potholes instead.

LULAC director who called the censure political character assassination and told Ortiz not to quit.

Young Democrats president who called the investigation one-sided and cited the $800,000 payout in the Calvin case as a warning.

A 35-year local attorney who warned the censure creates civil rights liability and said it should be resolved in court.

Raised concerns about abuse of power, saying the office belongs to voters, not the council.

A domestic violence advocate who asked that a slide with a domestic violence report be removed, saying it could scare victims from coming forward.

Questioned the release of investigative reports, alleged disclosure of confidential information, and asked where the City Attorney was.

A 50-year resident who supported Chief Goodman, crediting his mental health crisis team with saving her son's life.

Speaking for the Wynn Organization and NAACP Branch 1062, backed Chief Goodman and cited falling crime and homicide clearance rates.

A community intervention worker who praised Chief Goodman's crime reduction and presence in tough neighborhoods.

A First Ward council candidate and fraud investigator who called the censure political theater and said officers in the room should be on the street.

Said elected officials answer to voters, not the council, and called the proceedings divisive.

Said this is a personal dispute between Ortiz, the chief, and Sergeant Laura that should be settled privately, and questioned spending up to $2,000/hour on outside counsel.

A police department member who said the department's commitment to public safety won't change regardless of the outcome.

The former Ward 6 councilmember drew parallels to her own censure, accused the city of a pattern, and claimed Ortiz's phone recording was known to Sergeant Loria; she was escorted out after disrupting the meeting.

The former mayor said Ortiz threatened his and his family's safety in 2020, which he says is the genesis of the investigations, and urged Mayor Tran to take a position.

The former city attorney backed Chief Goodman, said his 2022 campaign claims about Ortiz's arrests came from public records, and denied receiving any CLETS information.

Called the censure a rush to punish before any court process and warned it looks like retaliation against someone who challenges the system.

Vice president of the police association thanked the council for airing the facts and defended the legality of the CLETS access.

Civilian police department employee praised Chief Goodman's leadership on behalf of the civilian association.

Called the censure ineffective, said three voting councilmembers face re-election, and told the council to do its jobs.

Ward 4 resident said the city is wasting time and money on litigation that belongs in court while homelessness and real problems go unaddressed.

Civil-rights advocate and podcast host criticized the use of domestic-violence records against Ortiz and said the process was predetermined.

50-year resident backed Chief Goodman, sharing how he helped her son access mental-health resources.

Representing a community organization and the NAACP, supported the chief and thanked counsel for presenting the facts.

Candidate for Ward 1 called the proceeding political theater while the city faces a fatal stabbing and a burned church.

Outside counsel for the city presented the case for censure, detailing illicit recordings of police officials and what he called false claims about CLETS use and arrest records.

President of the police officers' association said Ortiz misrepresented facts and that her attacks raise recruitment costs and hurt police morale.

Retired police sergeant from Ward 7 cited the $2 million lawsuit and ethics concerns, telling Ortiz to resign.

Spoke in support of Chief Goodman's leadership and the council's actions.

Ward 7 resident defended Ortiz, saying she is exposing corruption and working tirelessly for the city.

A police officer explained CLETS checks are routine and lawful and said the investigation found no improper use.

Speaking for Leticia Chavez, demanded proof of an actual violation and called the censure political theater.

Criticized the council for focusing on Ortiz while his neighborhood faces harassment and safety problems.

Said Ortiz is being treated as guilty before her trial and asked the council to wait for the legal process.

Said it takes courage to speak up and urged the council to stop the censure until the legal process concludes.

Said the censure sends a chilling message to anyone who comes forward and demanded transparency.

Called the censure corrupt and politically motivated and questioned the DA's involvement ahead of Ortiz's trial.

A former council member who said censure is a tool to silence dissent and urged voters to hold officials accountable.

A second-ward council candidate who called the censure politically motivated, lacking evidence and due process, and criticized Ibarra directly.