Commission removals (9.1, 9.2)

Opposed removing Donald Lank and Alex Vaz, saying there's no substantive reason and the removals look political, undermining public trust and discouraging volunteers.

Parks commissioner who said 'stop weaponizing our public commissions,' defended Lank's service, and warned she could be next if vocal dissent is the removal criterion.

Asked what infractions justified the removals and said council members should have thick skin; opposed both removals.

Said neither commissioner made threatening or vulgar remarks and questioned whether speaking out could now cost volunteers their positions.

Said the only reason for removal is that the council didn't like what the commissioners said, and urged a no vote on both items.

Called both commissioners assets to the city, said he hosted Amy Phan West's meet-and-greet despite disagreeing with her, and urged the council to drop the items.

The commissioner himself, speaking as a private citizen, quoted the original motion, noted he was appointed by Mark Nguyen and Manzo not NamQuan Nguyen, and asked for a public factual basis for his removal.

A former commissioner who said he was himself removed without cause, accused the mayor of building a 'dynasty' and opposed both removals.