Poway City Council member censured

Poway censures new council member who has been accused of threats, vote trading
Tuesday night to censure absent Council member Tony Blain. It was the first censure of a council member in the city’s 45-year history.
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.
How a Poway City Councilmember Earned the City’s First-Ever Censure
Public records reveal Councilmember Tony Blain’s history of harassing and threatening elected officials and city staff.
Poway City Council votes to censure councilmember over misconduct
The Poway City Council has voted to censure fellow councilmember Tony Blain over a string of inappropriate and unprofessional behavior.
Poway City Attorney accuses councilmember of harassment, intimidation
Poway City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher accused Councilmember Tony Blain during a contentious City Council meeting of harassment, intimidation, bullying and retaliation.
Poway councilmember faces censure over alleged bribery, intimidation tactics
At the helm of the censure is a Jan. 21 council vote on whether to choose someone to fill a recently vacated council seat or hold a special election.
Poway leaders vote to censure councilmember
Jennifer Franco reports.
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