Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo and one of the petitioners pursuing her removal exchanged heated words during a lunch break Thursday, marking the most tense moment yet in an unprecedented legal battle now in its third day.
The brief confrontation came as council chambers cleared for the midday break, when Guajardo and petitioner Ajit David stayed behind to argue.
Corpus Christi mayor removal hearing stretches into third day with no ruling in sight
The removal hearing centers on allegations by petitioners that Guajardo is guilty of misconduct and incompetence in the performance of official duties. The Homewood Suites hotel project is at the center of the case.
Doug Allison, the attorney for the petitioners presented his evidence two weeks ago, which included deposition hearings with City Manager Peter Zanoni and others involved in the Homewood Suites hotel project. He also questioned Mayor Guajardo as a witness for more than 3 hours…