The Hughson City Council voted Tuesday night to formally censure Mayor George Carr and remove him from multiple committee and board assignments after city officials publicly confirmed that an independent investigation sustained allegations of misconduct against him.
The emotionally charged special meeting marked the most significant public fallout yet in a controversy that began earlier this year after Councilmember Susana Vasquez accused Carr of inappropriate conduct.
Carr and Vasquez both recused themselves from agenda items involving the censure resolution and reassignment of committee seats, leaving the city’s three remaining council members to deliberate and vote.
During the meeting, Hughson City Attorney Andy Pinasco publicly confirmed that an independent workplace investigation completed Feb. 4 verified allegations against Carr…