San Jose Spotlight: A split San Jose council appoints Diep to critical city commission

A divided San Jose City Council voted 6-4 to appoint outgoing Councilmember Lan Diep to a critical city commission created to significantly challenge San Jose’s government.

The council voted unanimously Dec. 15 to appoint 22 other members to the newly-formed Charter Review Commission, but opted to vote for Diep separately because he is a sitting councilmember.

Diep was recommended for one of three at-large seats on the commission by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, raising questions about a conflict of interest and potential open meeting law violation.

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