Mayor Pat Burns’ repeated heckling and silencing of residents at City Council meetings undermines the U.S. Constitution which he is sworn to defend. Huntington Beach deserves leaders who listen, not bully.
In Huntington Beach, we often boast of being “Surf City, USA” a community known for its independence, civic engagement, and hometown pride. But lately, that proud legacy has been overshadowed by something deeply troubling: the erosion of civility and the abuse of power from the city’s own leadership.
As a nonpartisan elected school board member, I have spent years working with parents, teachers, and community members across the political spectrum. I believe strongly that every person, regardless of their views, has the right to be heard. That belief is foundational to our democracy. But what I have witnessed in recent months at Huntington Beach City Council meetings makes it clear that this right is under siege…