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Poway City Council votes to censure councilmember over misconduct

Summary by FOX 5 San Diego

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Poway City Council has voted to censure fellow councilmember Tony Blain over a string of inappropriate and unprofessional behavior. This is the first censure of a councilmember in Poway’s 45-year history. Two weeks ago, the city attorney made explosive claims against Blain, accusing him of bullying and harassment. On Tuesday, the city council is officially reprimanding Blain for his actions. Blain’s chair sits empt…

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Voice of San Diego

How a Poway City Councilmember Earned the City’s First-Ever Censure

Poway’s City Council chambers were packed Tuesday night as residents gathered to witness the city’s first-ever censure of a public official. But the subject of the censure hearing, Councilmember Tony Blain, was notably absent. “Mr. Blain, I am certain you’re watching from home,” Poway Mayor Steve Vaus said during the meeting. “Your absence here speaks louder than words. I am not at all surprised that you were too cowardly to be here. But you ca…

17 days ago

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NBC San Diego

Poway City Council member censured over bribery, intimidation accusations

The Poway City Council voted to censure District 2 City Councilmember Tony Blain, on Tuesday night, over accusations including bribery, vote-trading and even intimidation tactics.

18 days ago·San Diego, United States

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