I attended today's Board of Supervisors meeting. Following is an excerpt from this evening's online PD article, which I suggest you read in the printed version tomorrow. It is an accurate article.
A dozen citizens asked that he resign. Nobody defended Mr. Carrillo. Those asking that he resign were calm, articulate, and persuasive. Among them were various victims of sexual abuse and a National Guard member, some of whom pointed out that many women would feel uncomfortable around him, especially those who have bad memories of men hurting women. Carrillo has clearly lost the respect of many in the 5th District. "Alcohol is the symptom, not the cause," contended one witness." "One's home should be a sanctuary," commented another.
Carrillo himself appeared quite serious as he listened to the many reasons why he should resign, in marked contrast to his usual more affable demeanor. I may try to give a fuller report tomorrow, but I have to leave at 6 a.m. to teach.
Full PD article is here.Posted in reply to the post by Press Democrat: