Anaheim mayor faces accusations of racism and drunken behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:42 · Archive

Anaheim's mayor is accused of using a racial slur, appearing intoxicated and harassing staff, according to a complaint from her chief of staff.

Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken is facing accusations of using a racial slur, appearing intoxicated at city events and harassing staff, according to a formal complaint filed by her chief of staff, Berenice Ballinas. The allegations include questioning Ballinas's sexuality and creating a culture of misconduct at city hall.

Three council members have called for the city to move quickly on an investigation into the racist accusations. There are also growing calls from officials to release the documents outlining the claims to the public, as the council turns against the mayor over the serious misconduct allegations.

How it is being reported

• California mayor accused of drunken behavior, racial slur, harassment in chief of staff's claimFox News · 2 Oct, 13:23
• California mayor accused of running booze-soaked city hall, showing up drunk, harassing staff and hurling slursNew York Post · 2 Oct, 03:13
• California mayor accused of calling staffer a ‘dirty Mexican’ lashes out as council turns on herNew York Post · 30 Sept, 23:25

In this story: Ashleigh Aitken · Berenice Ballinas · Anaheim

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