Remarks by Paulette Guajardo
135 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 6
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“Okay, we do have a motion and there is not a second. So, you did? Okay, I didn't hear that. Okay, so we can vote and this is to create a, yes, to create an ad hoc committee. Is there anyone in the audience that would like to make comment on item number 30? Okay.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Councilwoman. Okay, please submit your vote. Okay, the motion fails, 7-2. Okay, our last item, Peter, we're going to have item 31, which is a city annual audit plan update.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“We're going to actually have not yet sorry yes we're going back to.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, thank you, Councilman. Okay, well, thank you for the update, the audit update. We appreciate you both being here. And, Peter, we're going to go ahead and go back to number four. Yes. Yes.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Would someone like to make a motion to reconsider?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Can we have a motion? Do we have a second? Second.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, so Peter, do you want to go over? So it's kind of simple and clear. What are the options?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, we have a motion and a second. Councilman, I know we're coming. Councilman, go.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“You're welcome. Okay, we have a motion and a second. Councilman Boyer.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, so. We did? Oh, I didn't hear you, who seconded? Yeah, did somebody second? Did you second it? Okay, as is, or with? Oh right, because the amendment failed. Okay, so we're back to the original. So we have a motion and a second on item number four, as presented, correct? Please submit your vote. We've already had it. Motion carries.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, so no, he didn't. You voted no. No, you voted no. Okay, so you're voting yes? So then the vote on item number four is 6-7-1-1. With Councilman Cantu voting for the item. 7-11. 7-11, yeah. Okay, got it. Thank you. Okay, so who needs to?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“I'll entertain a motion to reconsider item number seven.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“She said she would. Second? Second. Okay, we have a second. Go ahead, Councilwoman.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All in favor say aye to reconsider the item.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Any opposed say no. No. Okay, the motion carries. Yes. Go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second. Please submit your vote. This is item number seven. I don't know. Who are we waiting on, Rebecca? Nobody. All right. Okay, the motion carries. It fails. We need six votes. Oh, we need six. We need one more vote. Don't put it on me.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yeah, we're going to make a couple of comments, Gil, if you'll hold on. Councilman Barrera?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“I bet you do. But y'all had me sit out for 30 days. No, but you cannot possibly say, vote for something you're hearing for the first time. When y'all have had, no, no, don't scoff. You've had meetings, you've been, right. That's probably, that's, yeah, that's in line. Meetings and discussions. Let's not turn this around about me. I've not been here for 30 days. I haven't had one conversation with Peter.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“It is, but you looked at me and you were talking to me and you addressed me.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Not one conversation, Peter, have I with you? I think I'm allowed to voice my opinion, Mayor. Because that was the rule that was imposed. So you want me to come out here and vote on this budget without one discussion? This is not how a council meeting should go. That comment needs to stop on this dais. I have every right. Because it would be completely irresponsible. So please stop saying that. You vote, you do your right thing, and you let me do mine.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“It's the second time now, second person on this dais. Let's move on, Councilwoman. Let's move on.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“You're doing it. Could you allow me to now? Let's go on. Could you allow me to? I'm asking you to go on. Go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Well, you've got Eric. If Eric allows you, he's before you.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Well, I know, but Councilman Kent, she's behind the floor.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026