Kevin McCarty
Coverage of Kevin McCarty in the Nexus archive.
- California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A live microphone captured Sacramento's mayor and vice mayor discussing potential bans on disruptive protesters from future city council meetings after a chaotic immigration debate. The exchange occurred following public outbursts during a session about the city's participation in a regional intelligence-sharing center, which drew criticism from attendees concerned about sanctuary city policies.
- California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A live microphone captured Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes discussing potential restrictions on disruptive protesters during a chaotic city council meeting over immigration policies. The conversation revealed internal debate about barring individuals from future meetings, though the city attorney reportedly advised against it. The meeting descended into disorder after heated arguments about federal funding for a regional intelligence-sharing center, with protesters and attendees clashing over sanctuary city policies.