May 19, 2026 Special City Council Meeting

The City of Shafter held a special city council meeting on May 19, 2026. The meeting included public comments regarding a community 5K run honoring Sergeant Moses Martinez, with an emphasis on community engagement and resource availability. The council then moved into a closed session to discuss two items: an employee termination appeal and significant exposure to litigation related to the disclosure of an investigatory report involving a council member. The council voted 3-2 to release a redacted version of the investigatory report, with appropriate redactions to be made in consultation with legal counsel. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this meeting.