The article discusses the recent appointment of Carl Salas as a temporary council member amid ongoing investigations into councilman Torres for sexual abuse of a minor. A runoff election will occur if no candidate secures a majority, impacting the governance structure and Mayor Mahan's policies. Separately, Torres has faced allegations, admitting to harming the victim in a recorded phone call, expressing remorse, and undergoing therapy. He could face up to 24 years in prison and will be required to register as a sex offender.
"From the bottom of my heart, I'm so sorry that I hurt you," Torres said to the victim during the call, according to the police report. "I'm in intense therapy right now to, you know, to work on myself, and I haven't stopped thinking about the harm that I caused you."
The results of the election could shape the balance of power on the governing body and influence the future of Mayor Matt Mahan's policy agenda.
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