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Selma City Council Holds Special Meeting, Convenes Closed Session for Legal and Labor Matters

The Selma City Council convened for a special meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Selma City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robertson. The council reviewed potential conflicts of interest and addressed agenda changes or deletions. Following oral communications from the public, the council moved into a closed session to discuss matters including liability claims against the city, pending litigation, and conference with labor negotiators. Specific closed session items included liability claims from Jerome Keen, Lewis Franco, and Laura Atkins, pending litigation in Rodriguez A versus City of Selma (FCSC number FR102297), labor negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters Local 3716 and Middle Management Employees represented by the California League of Cities Employees Association, and potential litigation involving significant exposure to liability.