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From:Victoria Wood <
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Subject:Public comment
Public comment for the 8/18/26 City Council Meeting.
Council Members,
Please agendize a public censure hearing for a date in the future regarding Mayor Stewart’s breach of
confidential information. Her sensor was recently heard at a Personnel Board’s hearing. They decided
that her breach of confidential information from the Grand Jury to the Cal Poly staff did not meet the
standard to be censored. The Personnel Board found it an unintentional error and did not meet the level
of censure. I was shocked by the decision when we know how important confidentially is in most
professional positions. I was employed by the State and County of San Luis Obispo my entire career and
confidentiality was the basic understanding of all levels of staff. It is so basic to everyday behavior that
for it to be considered a miss step by our Major is unacceptable. Additionally her breach of confidentiality
was between the Major and Cal Poly. She should be overly sensitive to how city residences are frustrated
with how Cal Poly chooses to not engage with the City in some basic dialogue, guidelines and ordinances
to assist Cal Poly and residents both feel supported in our city. If for no other reason please take Mayor
Stewart’s censure to the City Council so the citizens of San Luis Obispo will know the council is serious
about working with Cal Poly and not in their pocket when it comes to how we deal with Cal Poly and City
of San Luis Obispo issues. Thank you for your time.
Victoria Wood
972 Church
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
805/440-1580
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