By Ben Cortez
Concerned Citizens of San Benito
Never in the history of San Benito has the image and character been at such a low level. Being named the poorest City in the State of Texas and the recent recordings of the Police Chief make things worse.![]()
There have been violations of the City Charter that have been ignored by three of the previous City leaders. The paving of the easement of Roberts Street. The appointment of the Chief of Police was never approved by the City Commission. One recording, then Commissioner Joe D. told Galvan the he had talked with Celeste and Rene and he was going to be the next Chief of Police. Probably the same one that gave him the okay for Roberts Street.
The recordings also show the Chief to be a compulsive liar. The comments of certain individuals are not true. He has even lied under oath. Having a City Manager that does not act to resolve problems, instead of ignoring them, is going to bring bigger problems later. I can go on and on about the subject, because there is more
Special to El Rrun-Rrun
Mayor and City Commissioners City of San Benito:
Never in the history of San Benito has the image and character been at such a low level. Being named the poorest City in the State of Texas and the recent recordings of the Police Chief make things worse.
Worse because nothing is being done to correct the situation. While the is no control of how the City got the title of poorest is not under our control. However, the Police Chief recordings are. The recordings of the Police Chief made public by his own stupidity show that this person should not be the top law enforcement official.
Never has the City Manager not been available 24/7. During the recent water breaks he was at his home in Austin. The businesses that had to close because of no water had no idea of what was going on and when the situation would be fixed.
The City Manager arrived a day later. When a crisis occurs that affect not only businesses but the public, communication is vital from the top. Crisis management is an asset required to keep the community aware.
There have been violations of the City Charter that have been ignored by three of the previous City leaders. The paving of the easement of Roberts Street. The appointment of the Chief of Police was never approved by the City Commission. One recording, then Commissioner Joe D. told Galvan the he had talked with Celeste and Rene and he was going to be the next Chief of Police. Probably the same one that gave him the okay for Roberts Street.
The recordings also show the abuse of office when a sexual harassment complaint was ruled not founded without witness statements. Those witnesses have stated that Galvan did inappropriately touch Officer Andrade. That female officer was not afforded due process. This type of leadership at the Police Department is unacceptable.
The recordings also show the Chief to be a compulsive liar. The comments of certain individuals are not true. He has even lied under oath. Having a City Manager that does not act to resolve problems, instead of ignoring them, is going to bring bigger problems later. I can go on and on about the subject, because there is more