Investigations into allegations against Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner revealed insufficient evidence to support claims made by Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltran. The two politicians often vote similarly yet have a history of public disagreements on issues that include hotel tax deals and a peace resolution concerning Israel and Hamas. The allegations arose after a confrontation during a February meeting where Martinez Beltran sought urgent council action on immigration rights. The claim included accusations that Turner yelled at and physically pushed Martinez Beltran, prompting a police report and third-party investigation.
The findings of the investigations indicated insufficient evidence to support the claims made by Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltran regarding Mayor Mark Turner’s behavior at a council meeting.
Turner and Martinez Beltran have a history of public disagreements in city council meetings, especially around significant issues, culminating in a heated mayoral race last November.
The investigation was prompted by allegations that Turner yelled at Martinez Beltran, told her to get in line, and allegedly pushed her during a contentious meeting.
Mayor Mark Turner won the mayoral race against Martinez Beltran by a 16-point margin, despite their public disagreements over various political issues.
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